Therapeutic Effects of Line Dancing in People With MS

Therapeutic Effects of Line Dancing in People With Multiple Sclerosis: an Evaluator-blinded, Randomized Controlled Study

The objective of this study is to analyze the effects of line dancing on balance, anxiety, depression and quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS).

Purpose: The objective of this study is to analyze the effects of line dancing on balance, anxiety, depression and quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS).

Methods: This study was conducted prospective parallel-group design study. 31 PwMS were randomized two groups. The dance group undertook 60-minute sessions twice a week for four weeks and the control group did not do any particular training during this period. The outcome were measured using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 (MSQoL-54) by an evaluator blinded to the study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Between 18-65 years,
• EDSS [22]<6,
• Mini-Mental State Examination score >24.

Exclusion Criteria:

• exacerbations within the previous three months,
• have other physical, neurological problems,
• changeable health status.
• havig a cardiovascular disorder