This scoping review synthesizes the existing evidence on dance-based rehabilitation for adults with neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and multiple sclerosis. It summarizes how dance interventions are delivered (e.g., format, dosage, and instructional approach), the outcomes they address (motor, cognitive, and psychosocial), and key feasibility considerations. Guided by Dynamical Systems Theory, OPTIMAL theory, and Gentile’s taxonomy, the review also proposes a practical framework to support clearer reporting and more consistent intervention design.
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A Unified Language for Dance-Based Rehabilitation in Neurological Populations: A Scoping Review of Motor Control Components and a Theoretical Framework
Project Lead: Sally Leung , Lori Quinn
Project Members: Danielle Kipnis , Jordan Wanderer , Alissa Pacheco , Jessica Cassette , Dipti Wani