Health: the benefits of dancing to fend off the effects of Parkinson’s disease

A study from the University of Queensland has just confirmed the good results, in particular of dance, in improving the walking of people with Parkinson’s disease. “It is a rapidly growing disease mainly due to the aging of the population, but also undoubtedly due to the degradation of the environment.introduces the doctor and journalist Damien Mascret, present on the set of 12/13, Tuesday April 11.

“In fact, in this disease there are generally tremors of the hands, but also muscle stiffness which gradually sets in, and difficulty in movement, especially when walking.he explains.

Tango to improve walking

To repel the disease, it seems that the tango is effective. “Physical activity, dancing or otherwise, will improve walking. Above all, the tango or the samba, a dance in which you learn to change direction, walk sideways or backwards. A pleasant activity, easy to do, two or three times a week, in a secure environment so as not to fall, of course“, concludes the doctor.