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Resources

Millions of Americans are currently living with Parkinson Disease. While there is a multitude of dopaminergic medications, there is a dearth of non-pharmacological therapies for this population.  As healthcare workers, we should do the most to emphasize all angles of helpful therapies. In this website, we include information for patients regarding the Parkinson-specific benefits of Music, Dance, and tactile Art. The primary advantages of non-pharmacological therapy should be discussed with patient. We assembled various studies that emphasized the particular benefits of alternative therapies. 

Dance

Local (Gainesville, Fl) Options:

Pottery

Local (Gainesville, Fl) Location:
Studio T/M Pottery and Clay
https://www.studiotmceramics.com/

Online Options:

 

Clayshare

https://www.clayshare.com/

 

Clay Therapy

https://www.claytherapy.co.uk/

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Institute for Sensorimotor Art Therapy

https://www.sensorimotorarttherapy.com/clay-field-therapy

Music

Local (Gainesville, Fl) Location:

Story Songs

https://artsinmedicine.ufhealth.org/programs/community-programs-2/music/)

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Research Articles 

This website would not have been possible without the plethora of information and research available today. Below are the research articles, including the doi if you would like to read more about the studies conducted regarding Art Therapy and Parkinson's Disease. Additionally, we have included a key for all the Severity Rating Scales that you may encounter in the studies. 

Doctor's Visit

Severity Rating Scales

PDQ-39 - Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire

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MDS-UPDRS - Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale

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PDQL - Parkinson's Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire

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MADRS - Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale

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FAB - Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale

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POMA - Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment

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