Finding
Conclusion These results support the notion that GTS is a beneficial adjuvant therapy for persons with PD that warrants further research.
Paper
Group therapeutic singing improves clinical motor scores in persons with Parkinson’s disease
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Background Previous reports suggest that group therapeutic singing (GTS) may have a positive effect on motor symptoms in persons with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Objective To determine the effect of a single session of GTS on clinical motor symptoms. Methods Clinical motor symptom assessment was completed immediately before and after 1 hour of GTS in 18 participants. Results A significant decrease in average scores for gait and posture and tremor, but not speech and facial expression or bradykinesia was revealed. Conclusion These results support the notion that GTS is a beneficial adjuvant therapy for persons with PD that warrants further research.
Authors
Elizabeth Stegemoller, Emily Forsyth, Bhavana Patel
Journal
BMJ Neurology Open