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Based on the results of this and previous researches, we could therefore say
that dancing and exercise are effective rehabilitation methods for patients with
PD. Considering that we have conducted a case study, it would be wise to re-
peat the study on a larger sample, where we could also monitor the long-term
impact of dance and exercise on the course of the disease. Due to the positive
effects of dance and exercise on the motor and cognitive abilities and the gen-
eral well-being of the patient with PD, these methods could be carried out by
the kinesiologists with appropriate knowledge in the centers and societies for
patients with PD (such as Trepetlika). It would also be necessary to investigate
the effects of dancing and exercise in other disease conditions (eg Alzheimer’s
disease, dementia, ...). We would recommend stretching exercises for short-
ened muscle groups on a daily basis and at least three times per week (prefer-
ably every day, as a greater range of exercise provides better effects) for danc-
ing or exercise.
References
BEATO, R., LEVY, R., PILLONI, B., VIDALI, C., MONTCELIV, T. Z.,
DEWEERI, B., BONNET, A. M., HOUETO, J. L., DUBOIS, B., CARDO-
SO, F. 2008. Working memory in Parkinson‘s disease patients: clinical
features and response to levodopa. Arq. Neuro-Psiquiatr., vol. 66, no. 2.
Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0004-282X2008000200001
BLOCH, F., HOUETO, J. L., TEZENAS DU MONTCEL, S., BONNEVILLE,
F., ETCHEPARE, F., WELTER, M. L., RIVAUD‐PECHOUX, S., HAHN‐
BARMA, V., MAISONOBE, T., BEHAR, et al. 2006. Parkinson‘s disease
with camptocormia. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry,
vol. 77, no. 11, pp. 1223–1228. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jn-
np.2006.087908
DE NATALE, E. R., PAULUS, K. S., AIELLO, E., SANNA, B., MANCA, A.,
SOTGIU, G., LEALI, P. T. and DERIU, F. 2017. Dance therapy improves
motor and cognitive functions in patients with Parkinson‘s disease. Neu-
roRehabilitation, vol. 40, no. 1, pp. 141-144. Available from: https://content.
iospress.com/articles/neurorehabilitation/nre1399
DHAMI, P., MORENO, S. and DESOUZA, J. F. X. 2015. New framework for
rehabilitation – fusion of cognitive and physical rehabilitation: the hope
for dancing. Frontiers in psychology, vol. 5. Available from: https://dx.doi.
org/10.3389/fpsyg.2014.01478
ELBAZA, A., CARCAILLON, L., KABAB, S. and MOISANC, F. 2016. Epide-
miology of Parkinson‘s disease. Revue Neurologique, vol. 172, no. 1, pp. 14-
26. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neurol.2015.09.012
FOX, C. M., RAMIG, L. O., CIUCCI, M. R., SAPIR, S., MCFARLAND, D. H.
and FARLEY, B. G. 2006. The science and practice of LSVT/LOUD: neu�-
ral plasticity-principled approach to treating individuals with Parkinson’s
Based on the results of this and previous researches, we could therefore say
that dancing and exercise are effective rehabilitation methods for patients with
PD. Considering that we have conducted a case study, it would be wise to re-
peat the study on a larger sample, where we could also monitor the long-term
impact of dance and exercise on the course of the disease. Due to the positive
effects of dance and exercise on the motor and cognitive abilities and the gen-
eral well-being of the patient with PD, these methods could be carried out by
the kinesiologists with appropriate knowledge in the centers and societies for
patients with PD (such as Trepetlika). It would also be necessary to investigate
the effects of dancing and exercise in other disease conditions (eg Alzheimer’s
disease, dementia, ...). We would recommend stretching exercises for short-
ened muscle groups on a daily basis and at least three times per week (prefer-
ably every day, as a greater range of exercise provides better effects) for danc-
ing or exercise.
References
BEATO, R., LEVY, R., PILLONI, B., VIDALI, C., MONTCELIV, T. Z.,
DEWEERI, B., BONNET, A. M., HOUETO, J. L., DUBOIS, B., CARDO-
SO, F. 2008. Working memory in Parkinson‘s disease patients: clinical
features and response to levodopa. Arq. Neuro-Psiquiatr., vol. 66, no. 2.
Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0004-282X2008000200001
BLOCH, F., HOUETO, J. L., TEZENAS DU MONTCEL, S., BONNEVILLE,
F., ETCHEPARE, F., WELTER, M. L., RIVAUD‐PECHOUX, S., HAHN‐
BARMA, V., MAISONOBE, T., BEHAR, et al. 2006. Parkinson‘s disease
with camptocormia. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry,
vol. 77, no. 11, pp. 1223–1228. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jn-
np.2006.087908
DE NATALE, E. R., PAULUS, K. S., AIELLO, E., SANNA, B., MANCA, A.,
SOTGIU, G., LEALI, P. T. and DERIU, F. 2017. Dance therapy improves
motor and cognitive functions in patients with Parkinson‘s disease. Neu-
roRehabilitation, vol. 40, no. 1, pp. 141-144. Available from: https://content.
iospress.com/articles/neurorehabilitation/nre1399
DHAMI, P., MORENO, S. and DESOUZA, J. F. X. 2015. New framework for
rehabilitation – fusion of cognitive and physical rehabilitation: the hope
for dancing. Frontiers in psychology, vol. 5. Available from: https://dx.doi.
org/10.3389/fpsyg.2014.01478
ELBAZA, A., CARCAILLON, L., KABAB, S. and MOISANC, F. 2016. Epide-
miology of Parkinson‘s disease. Revue Neurologique, vol. 172, no. 1, pp. 14-
26. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neurol.2015.09.012
FOX, C. M., RAMIG, L. O., CIUCCI, M. R., SAPIR, S., MCFARLAND, D. H.
and FARLEY, B. G. 2006. The science and practice of LSVT/LOUD: neu�-
ral plasticity-principled approach to treating individuals with Parkinson’s
