A comparison of Irish set dancing and exercises for people with Parkinson’s disease: A phase II feasibility study

BMC Geriatrics

Meg E Morris²  Timothy Lynch³  Anna Marchetto¹  Matteo Signorini¹  Daniele Volpe¹ 

[1] Fatebenefratelli Association for Research, Rome, Italy;Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, La Trobe, 3086, Australia;Neurological Institute, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

关键词: Geriatrics;    Randomized controlled trial;    Balance;    Exercise therapy;    Rehabilitation;    Dancing;    Parkinson’s disease;   

Others  :  857656
DOI  :  10.1186/1471-2318-13-54

 received in 2012-11-21, accepted in 2013-05-31,  发布年份 2013

【 摘 要 】

Background

People with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease (PD) frequently have low activity levels, poor mobility and reduced quality of life. Although increased physical activity may improve mobility, balance and wellbeing, adherence to exercises and activity programs over the longer term can be challenging, particularly for older people with progressive neurological conditions such as PD. Physical activities that are engaging and enjoyable, such as dancing, might enhance adherence over the long term. The objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial of Irish set dancing compared with routine physiotherapy for people with mild to moderately severe PD.

Methods

Twenty-four people with idiopathic PD referred for movement rehabilitation were randomized to receive standard physiotherapy exercises or Irish set dancing classes once per week plus a weekly home program for 6 months (12 in each group). The feasibility and safety of the proposed RCT protocol was the main focus of this evaluation. The primary outcome was motor disability measured by the motor component of the UPDRS, which was assessed prior to and after therapy by trained assessors blinded to group assignment. The Timed Up and Go, the Berg Balance Scale and the modified Freezing of Gait Questionnaire were secondary measures. Quality of life of the people with PD was evaluated using the PDQ-39.

Results

Both the Irish set dancing and physiotherapy exercise program were shown to be feasible and safe. There were no differences between groups in the rate of adverse events such as falls, serious injuries, death or rates of admission to hospital. The physiotherapists who provided usual care remained blind to group allocation, with no change in their standard clinical practice. Compliance and adherence to both the exercise and dance programs were very high and attrition rates were low over the 6 months of therapy. Although improvements were made in both groups, the dance group showed superior results to standard physiotherapy in relation to freezing of gait, balance and motor disability.

Conclusions

Irish dancing and physiotherapy were both safe and feasible in this sample from Venice, with good adherence over a comparatively long time period of 6 months. A larger multi-centre trial is now warranted to establish whether Irish set dancing is more effective than routine physiotherapy for enhancing mobility, balance and quality of life in people living with idiopathic PD.

Trial registration

EudraCT number 2012-005769-11

【 授权许可】

   
2013 Volpe et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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