Drum Dance Rehabilitation for Parkinson's Disease

A growing body of evidence shows positive effects of music and dance activities on PD patients’ emotional, language, and motoric processes. This project aims to investigate dopamine modulation within the basal ganglia of PD patients through music/dance-based rehabilitation programs.

Collaborators

Michael Thaut, Ph.D (Director, Music and Health Research Collaboratory, University of Toronto)

Participating Institutes/Companies

• The MaHRC Institute, University of Toronto

Grants

A novel Parkinson’s disease therapy program, Agency: Parkinson’s Foundation
A novel Parkinson’s disease therapy program for the Columbus community, Agency: OSU Connect & Collaborate Grant Program

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