TY - JOUR AU - Volpe, Daniele AU - Signorini, Matteo AU - Marchetto, Anna AU - Lynch, Timothy AU - Morris, Meg E. PY - 2013 DA - 2013/06/04 TI - A comparison of Irish set dancing and exercises for people with Parkinson’s disease: A phase II feasibility study JO - BMC Geriatrics SP - 54 VL - 13 IS - 1 AB - People with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease (PD) frequently have low activity levels, poor mobility and reduced quality of life. Although increased physical activity may improve mobility, balance and wellbeing, adherence to exercises and activity programs over the longer term can be challenging, particularly for older people with progressive neurological conditions such as PD. Physical activities that are engaging and enjoyable, such as dancing, might enhance adherence over the long term. The objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial of Irish set dancing compared with routine physiotherapy for people with mild to moderately severe PD. SN - 1471-2318 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2318-13-54 DO - 10.1186/1471-2318-13-54 ID - Volpe2013 ER -