Dance Therapy for Parkinson's Disease

Skip to content

Other search tools:Symptoms|Doctors|Medical Dictionary

Find us on:

WebMD Home

50+: Live Better, Longer

Healthy Seniors Video

WebMD video

Channel: Aging Gracefully

Now Playing: Parkinson's Dance

Close

Parkinson's Dance

Reviewed By: Laura Martin,

SOURCES: 2009 WebMD Medical Reference from Medstar Television. James Young, MD, Rehabilitation Physician, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago.

© 1999-2011 Medstar Television

For a better viewing experience you may wish to adjust the size and quality of your video stream:

High
Medium
Low

Apply

||

00:00/00:00

mute

CC light band

about this video send to a friend

rate this video

Narrator:

Don Ablin's (ABB linnz) tried physical therapy to help manage his Parkinson's disease, but it isn't a favorite.

Don Ablin:

Just to move or do physical therapy can be dull.

Narrator:

Now he's stepping out of his comfort zone into a dance class that's anything but dull.

James Young, M.D:

Dance therapy has a different effect on patients, and in these individuals, it's extraordinary because it's sort of a back door into therapy.

Narrator:

Rush University Medical Center is studying the effect dance has on parkinson's patients.

James Young, M.D.:

It allows them to have a certain fluidity of their movements. Now we know that patients with Parkinson's need the movements, they need the space.

Narrator:

The classes are led by a former professional dancer, who encourages stretching and movement.

Dance Instructor:

This time the knee comes to the elbow.

James Young, M.D.:

She'll go like this, or like this, and they'll have to do the same thing and then they start combining these different movements. Meanwhile the trunk control from the neck down to the, to the hips, starts to improve.

Narrator:

Not only is balance better, but quality of life is, too.

James Young, M.D.:

They're improving in balance, they're improving in their activities of daily living, and they're improving socially, excuse me, socially, and also in their attitudes towards their life.

Narrator:

It's a feeling echoed by Don.

Don Ablin:

You know, I break out in a sweat, and but the most enjoyable part is the other people.

Narrator:

Fellow dancers sharing a medical journey with style and grace. For WebMD, I'm Damon Meharg

My Playlist: (empty)

1 - 3 of

Related Articles

Healthy Aging Newsletter

Sign Up

Search Videos

The Recipe for Success.

Get tips on healthy cooking for a healthier you!

Browse by Topic Most Viewed Explore More Videos Search Results

WebMD’s Weekly Top Viewed Videos

Back Pain Test

Exercise for Better Sex

Vinegar for Diabetes

Drink Your Way To Weight Loss

Pre-Diabetes

Gallbladder Basics

Weight Loss Secret Weapon

IBS Trigger Foods

Does Porn Hurt a Relationship?

Male Orgasms: How They Change

Cholesterol-Busting Exercise

What's Your Sleep Personality?

Herpes Vaccine Study

Truth about Passing Gas

Are You Using a Condom Correctly?

Snoring Cure

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Diarrhea Causes and Treatments

Acupuncture for Back Pain

Common Constipation Treatments

Dirty Truth About Hand Washing

4-D Ultrasound

ED Exercise

Sex Advice for Single Women

Cholesterol Guidelines

Diagnosing Yeast Infections

Truth About Coffee

Healing Heel Pain

Snacks for Diabetics

Best Butt Exercises

Pregnancy and Vitamin D

Best Back Exercises

Minority Skin Problems

Love Scents

Vaporizing the Signs of HPV

Soy for High Blood Pressure

What is Fecal Incontinence?

Sudden Neck Pain

Identifying Early Knee Osteoarthritis

Cardio or Weights?

Stress and Digestive Problems

What is IBS?

When Dizzy Equals Danger

What Is Normal Vaginal Discharge?

Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy

Battling Bladder Infections

Diagnosing Back Pain

Foods That Trigger Migraines

Truth About Shampoo and Conditioner

Vitamin D Deficiency

1 - 10 of 50

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Featured Videos

Staff Picks

Explore More Videos

Ask the Pharmacist

Allergy TV

How to Prepare Veggies

Pets Community TV

Ask the Dentist

America Asks WebMD

Healthy Skin TV

Ask the Dermatologist

Healthy Aging TV

Rheumatoid Arthritis TV

1 - 10 of 10

Search Results for: "search term" ( videos found)

Search Videos

To perform a video search, please enter a term in the search box located to the right of the video player above.

of

Transcript Print this transcript

Not Available.

Health Solutions From Our Sponsors

In-depth coverage:

Is Your Psoriasis Treatment on Target?|Your Guide to a Healthy Mouth|Rheumatoid Arthritis Health Check| Teen Girls and Puberty|Diabetes and Your Body

Find us on:

We're updating our privacy policy.

URAC: Accredited Health Web Site

TRUSTe online privacy certification

HonCode: Health on the Net Foundation

About WebMD|Terms of Use|Privacy Policy|Sponsor Policy|Site Map|Careers| Contact Us

Advertise With Us|WebMD Corporate|Medscape Reference|eMedicineHealth|RxList|Medscape|MedicineNet|BootsWebMD

First Aid|WebMD the Magazine|WebMD Health Record|WebMD Mobile|Newsletters

©2005-2012 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.

WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional information.