Citation: Douka, S., Zilidou, V., & Tsolaki, M. (2019). Greek traditional dances: A way to support intellectual, psychological, and motor functions in senior citizens at risk for neurodegeneration. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 11, 1-6. doi:10.3389/fnagi.2019.00006. Link to publisher’s article.
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Effects of mind-body exercises on cognitive function in older adults: A meta-analysis
Citation: Wu, C., Yi, Q., Zheng, X., Chen, B., Lu, L., & Tang, C. (2018). Effects of mind-body exercises on cognitive function in older adults: A meta-analysis. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/jgs.15714. Link to publisher’s article.
A dance program to improve gait and balance in individuals with chronic stroke: A feasibility study
Citation: Patterson, K., Wong, J., Nguyen, T., & Brooks, D. (2018). A dance program to improve gait and balance in individuals with chronic stroke: A feasibility study. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 25(6), 410-416. Link to publisher’s article.
Effects of dance practice on functional mobility, motor symptoms, and quality of life in people with parkinson’s disease: A systematic review with meta-analysis
Citation: Dos Santos Delabary, M., Komeroski, I., Monteiro, E., Costa, R., & Haas, A., (2018). Effects of dance practice on functional mobility, motor symptoms, and quality of life in people with parkinson’s disease: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, 30(7), 727-735. Link to publisher’s article.
Dance movement therapy and falls prevention
Citation: Veronese, N., Maggi, S., Schofield, P., & Stubbs, B. (2017). Dance movement therapy and falls prevention. Maturitas,102, 1-5. Link to publisher’s article.
Effects of line dancing on physical function and perceived limitation in older adults with self-reported mobility limitations
Citation: Bennett, C. & Hackney, M. (2018). Effects of line dancing on physical function and perceived limitation in older adults with self-reported mobility limitations. Disability & Rehabilitation, 40(11), 1259-1265. Link to publisher’s article.
Dance interventions for people with dementia: Systematic review and practice recommendations
Citation: Mabire, J., Aquino, J., & Charras, K. (2018). Dance interventions for people with dementia: Systematic review and practice recommendations. International Psychogeriatrics, NL(NL), 1-11. Link to publisher’s article.
Dance improves functionality and psychosocial adjustment in cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled clinical trial
Citation: Teixeira-Machado, L., Azevedo-Santos, I., & DeSantana, J. (2017). Dance improves functionality and psychosocial adjustment in cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled clinical trial. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 96(6), 424-429. Link to publisher’s article.
Adapted tango improves aspects of participation in older adults versus individuals with parkinson’s disease
Citation: Zafar, M., Bozzorg, A., & Hackney, M. (2017). Adapted tango improves aspects of participation in older adults versus individuals with parkinson’s disease. Disability & Rehabilitation, 39(22), 2294-2301. Link to publisher’s article.
Dance and rehabilitation in cerebral palsy: A systematic search and review
Citation: Lopez-Ortiz, C., Gaebler-Spira, D., Mackeeman, S., Mcnish, R., & Green, D. (2018). Dance and rehabilitation in cerebral palsy: A systematic search and review. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, NL(NL), online. Link to publisher’s article.