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Dance Therapy
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Definition of 'Dance Therapy'The use of dancing for therapeutic purposes. Common names: Dance Therapy; Therapy, Dance; Dance Therapies; Therapies, Dance |
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Exploring dance as a therapy for symptoms and social interaction in a dementia care unit.
30 Jul 2009 
BACKGROUND: There have been many debates about the use of some atypical antipsychotic drugs in managing agitation in dementia care. Much research has also been carried out in the area of psychosocial interventions, which can include dance therapy. ... Read more...
[Genetics and present therapy options in Parkinson's disease: a review]
28 May 2009 In the past years, six monogenic forms of Parkinson disease have clearly been associated with this movement disorder. The most frequent forms are LRRK2- and Parkin-associated Parkinson disease. Currently, a genetic diagnosis does not change the ... Read more...
29 Apr 2009 OBJECTIVE: The basal ganglia may be selectively activated during rhythmic, metered movement such as tango dancing, which may improve motor control in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Other partner dances may be more suitable and preferable for ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Dance Therapy'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- Bringing arts-based therapies in from the scientific cold.
30 Aug 2009 - Exploring dance as a therapy for symptoms and social interaction in a dementia care unit. 30 Jul 2009
- Dance therapy for people with schizophrenia. Jun 2009
- [Genetics and present therapy options in Parkinson's disease: a review] 28 May 2009
- Effects of dance on movement control in Parkinson's disease: a comparison of Argentine tango and American ballroom. 29 Apr 2009
- [Complex therapy of schizophrenia] 27 Feb 2009
- Music and dance bring hope to those with Parkinson disease. 27 Feb 2009
- The effect of modified jazz dance on balance, cognition, and mood in older adults. 30 Jan 2009
- Dance therapy for schizophrenia. 19 Jan 2009
- [Biodance as process of existential renew for the elderly]
30 Aug 2008 - Masters of their conditions II: intercultural theatre, narration and stage work with patients and healers. 30 Aug 2008
- The neuroscience of dance. 29 Jun 2008
- Moving to the sound of music. 29 Apr 2008
- Dance and movement therapeutic methods in management of dementia: a randomized, controlled study. 30 Mar 2008
- Creative movement and transformation to choreography: a mode of research presentation. 30 Mar 2008
- Integrative perspectives: the role of body movement in psychotherapy. 30 Mar 2008
- Effects of mindful and non-mindful exercises on people with depression: a systematic review. 29 Jan 2008
- Self-efficacy and social support as mediators between culturally specific dance and lifestyle physical activity. 30 Dec 2007
- Psychoanalytically-oriented inpatient psychotherapy of somatoform disorders. 30 Dec 2007
- Effects of tango on functional mobility in Parkinson's disease: a preliminary study. 29 Nov 2007
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Technical information about 'Dance Therapy'
Definition: The use of dancing for therapeutic purposes.
Descriptor UI: D003614
Alternative terms: Dance Therapy; Therapy, Dance; Dance Therapies; Therapies, Dance;
Allowable Qualifiers: classification; economics; education; history; instrumentation; legislation & jurisprudence; manpower; methods; organization & administration; standards; trends; statistics & numerical data; ethics;
Tree Number: E02.190.888.374; E02.779.474.186; E02.831.230; F04.754.278;
History Note: 80
Technical Notes: a psychother technique; DF: DANCE THER