Dance Therapy for Lung Patients

Dance is the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, to music for the purpose of expressing an idea and simply taking delight in the movement itself. Dance has the potential to be useful in helping address health in a holistic way.

What is dance therapy ?

• Dance therapy is the psychotherapeutic use of movement to promote emotional, social, cognitive, and physical integration of the individual, for the purpose of improving health and well-being

• Dance therapy is a versatile form of therapy founded on the idea that motion and emotion are interconnected

• Is a source of deep social cohesion of holistic health and well-being benefits

• It promotes health through coordinating and unifying all aspects of a person, including: physical,mental,emotional & social

• Its an effective form of exercise training demonstrated to improve motor function (balance, strength, exercise capacity), metabolic parameters, and quality of life

• Also helps with movement disorders & engaging intervention in respiratory care

• Dance as an low to moderate intensity exercise can improve functional capacity, balance, anxiety and depression, physical activity and health-related quality of life

Types of Dances & their effects

• Aerobic dances like Zumba,Jazz, ballroom dancing,Salsa,Bharatnatyam etc have shown to have good effect on heart and pulmonary efficiency

• However it’s very important to consult healthcare professionals before attempting any form of dance exercises as every lung patient is different and needs thorough assessment and monitoring

Effects of Dance on Health & Well- being

• Dance help individuals achieve emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration

• Promotes self-awareness, self-esteem, and a safe space for expression of feelings

It helps address -

• Physical issues like Chronic pain, obesity,Cancer,Arthritis, Hypertension, Cardiovascular disease

• Psychological issues like: Anxiety,Depression,Disordered eating,Poor self-esteem& posttraumatic stress

• Cognitive Issues like Dementia,Communication skills

• Social Issues: Autism,Aggression, violence,trauma,social interaction

• Family conflict

SUMMARY

• Dance therapy is a versatile use of various dance forms to benefit the health & well being of individual

• Dance therapy has a lot of benefits for cardiovascular system in addition to helping address physical emotional social issues