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Adapted Physical Activity and Tango-Based Therapy for Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Study
Sponsor: University of Foggia
Summary
The purpose of this clinical research is to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured Tango-based (Riabilitango®) therapy compared to a conventional Motor Reconditioning program and a Control group in individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. The study assesses changes in motor performance, balance, gait kinematics, functional strenght, and health-related quality of life over a 3-month intervention period and a 3-month post-intervention follow-up.
Official title: Effectiveness of Tango Therapy and Physical Reconditioning in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
27
Start Date
2024-10-17
Completion Date
2025-07-31
Last Updated
2026-07-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Riabilitango® Tango-based program
Supervised group tango therapy incorporating warm-up exercises, trunk mobility routines, rhythm-synchronised walking, partner activities, and progressive adapted tango patterns tailored for individuals with Parkinson's disease.
Motor Reconditioning
Supervised motor reconditioning including a cycling warm-up, progressive treadmill walking at 60-70% of age-predicted maximal heart rate, functional upper-limb exercises, and stretching routines.
Locations (1)
Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria "Ospedali Riuniti" di Foggia
Foggia, FG, Italy