The Effectiveness of Dance/Movement Therapy in Children with Williams Syndrome: A Pilot Study

IF 0.8 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY Pub Date : 2020-04-30 DOI:10.1007/s10465-020-09324-9

Hideki Takahashi, Mihoko Seki, Tamako Matsumura, Mi An, Takehiro Sasai, Yuuya Ogawa, Kanae Matsushima, Ami Tabata, Toshihiro Kato

引用次数: 3

Abstract

Williams syndrome (WS) is a rare developmental disorder without clear support methods. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the effectiveness of dance/movement therapy (DMT) for improving the stability, dynamic balance, muscle strength, and internal changes using objective outcome measurements in children with WS. In this pilot study, four participants with WS, aged 5 to 10 years old, completed 10 DMT sessions. We used posturography to test static balance, timed up and go to test dynamic balance, a hand-held dynamometer was used to test lower limb muscle strength, and a child behavior checklist filled out by the parents was used to test the children’s emotional health and behavior.

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舞蹈/运动疗法对Williams综合征儿童的疗效：一项初步研究

威廉姆斯综合征（WS）是一种罕见的发育障碍，没有明确的支持方法。这项试点研究的目的是使用客观结果测量来检查舞蹈/运动疗法（DMT）在改善WS儿童的稳定性、动态平衡、肌肉力量和内部变化方面的有效性。在这项试点试验中，四名年龄在5至10岁之间的WS参与者完成了10次DMT治疗。我们使用姿势描记法测试静态平衡，计时并进行动态平衡测试，使用手持式测功机测试下肢肌肉力量，并使用家长填写的儿童行为检查表测试儿童的情绪健康和行为。

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AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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期刊介绍： American Journal of Dance Therapy informs the international mental health community on the latest findings in dance/movement therapy theory, research, and clinical practice by presenting original contributions, case material, reviews, and studies by leading practitioners and educators in the field. The journal, reflecting the dramatic expansion of the profession over the last half-century, publishes timely articles on working with new populations, changing goals, innovative techniques, and new methods of training. Current professional issues, outcome research, and assessment tools are also examined and evaluated. This biannual forum encourages dance/movement therapists and allied mental health professionals to test their theoretical premises and share their ideas. It is a valuable resource for administrators, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and creative arts therapists in the disciplines of music, art, and drama.