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DRUM-PD: The Use of a Drum Circle to Improve the Symptoms and Signs of Parkinson's Disease (PD)
2016
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Alexander Pantelyat, Candace Syres, Suzanne Reichwein, Allison Willis,
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Mouvement Disorders Clinical Practice
Keywords
Research article
Parkinson's disease
Drum cirle
Gross motor skills
Quality of life
Rhythmic entrainment
Ageing related disorders
Neurologic conditions
Elderly

This pilot controlled prospective and cohort trial assessed feasibility and effects of twice-weekly group West African drum circle classes for 6 weeks on Parkinson's Disease (PD) patients’ quality of life, symptoms, motor findings, cognition, and mood. Drum circle classes significantly and reversibly improved quality of life in patients with PD.

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