Discover how classical ballet can improve balance, coordination, and reduce ataxia in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). In this episode of the Ballet Science Podcast, Caroline Simpkins dives into a 2018 study on a targeted ballet program for women with mild to moderate MS. Learn how adapted ballet combines motor learning, neuroscience, and expressive movement to enhance mobility and overall well-being. Perfect for dancers, therapists, or anyone interested in movement-based rehabilitation.
Publication discussed in this episode:
Scheidler, A. M., Kinnett-Hopkins, D., Learmonth, Y. C., Motl, R., & López-Ortiz, C. (2018). Targeted ballet program mitigates ataxia and improves balance in females with mild-to-moderate multiple sclerosis. Plos one, 13(10), e0205382. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0205382
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