Telerehabilitation Using a Dance Intervention in People With Parkinson's Disease

Telerehabilitation Using a Dance Intervention in People With Parkinson's Disease

The aim of this study is to verify the feasibility of a telerehabilitation approach with dance in people with parkinson's disease.

This is a feasibility study that aims to investigate the safety and efficacy of dance classes via an online platform in people with and without Parkinson's Disease. The intervention will last 2 months and the classes will be conducted twice a week (60 minutes) using the Zoom platform. Evaluations will be performed before and after the intervention by means of the Zoom platform as well and will include questionnaires of quality of life, depression, anxiety, and activities of daily living.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with and without parkinson's disease according London Brain Bank Criteria
• Minimal cognitive ability to understand commands (MMSE)
• Able to stand at least 10 minutes with or without support
• Dopamine medication stable at least 6 weeks before the beginning of the study
• Portable device and internet connection

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe visual or auditive disturbances
• Neurological disease (other than parkinson's for those included) or severe neuromuscular disorders that prejudice the proposed activities