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BackgroundDance as therapy is gaining attention as an adjuvant option for Parkinson's disease (PD). Assessing culturally popular dance forms is crucial for promoting the acceptance of dance therapy in a culturally sensitive context.ObjectivesThe pilot study evaluated the efficacy of Garba dance for alleviating motor symptoms, nonmotor symptoms, cognitive functions, and mood. Furthermore, this pilot study also assessed the tolerability and safety of this dance form using fatigue severity scale and assessing falls, respectively.MethodsEligible participants with mild-to-moderate PD (H&Y stage 1 to 2.5) were sequentially randomized into the dance therapy, physical therapy, or control groups. Motor symptoms, nonmotor symptoms, cognitive functions, and mood were assessed using standard scales at baseline, week 6, and week 12. Tolerability was measured using the Fatigue Severity Scale, and safety was assessed by monitoring falls.ResultsIn the Garba dance group, significant improvements in UPDRS scores were observed at week 6 (p=0.002) and week 12 (p p p ConclusionUnderscoring a cautious optimism, results of the current study indicate that Garba dance may be an effective, safe, and well-tolerated intervention for Indian patients with mild-to-moderate PD (H&Y stage 1 to 2.5).
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