University of Hawaii
if hula can help quality of life, well being, balance and overall motor symptoms for individuals with Parkinson's disease.
3.1 OVERALL STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS This is a prospective cohort study that will investigate the efficacy of a 12-week group hula program for individuals with PD. Participants will be randomized to either a control or intervention group. Twelve weeks after the baseline visit, participants in the control group will receive 12 weeks of the group hula program. The intervention group will begin the hula intervention at week 1 of the program and then go on to receive an additional 12 weeks of classes for a total of 24 weeks of the hula intervention. From week 14-26 the two hula classes will be he…
Inclusion Criteria: * Primary diagnosis of idiopathic PD confirmed by a movement disorder specialist. * ≥ 18 years of age * Ability to provide informed consent * Ability to participate in an in-person 24-week hula program. * Ability to complete all 3 balance tests (4SST, FTSTS, Quantitative Romberg Force Plate Measurement) Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of physical or mental health co-morbid conditions that, in the investigator's opinion, could limit the subject's ability to participate in the clinical trial or to comply with follow-up requirements, or impact the scientific soundness of the…
one hour/week hula class tailored to Parkinson's
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