Dance therapy improves seniors' gait, balance, researcher finds

Saturday, April 17, 2010 - 01:21 in Health & Medicine

For seniors, dancing isn't just for fun; it also can be therapeutic. Two recent studies found that participation in dance-based therapy can improve balance and gait in older adults. Improved functionality among seniors can decrease their risk of falling and reduce costly injuries.

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