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  "abstract": "Background\n\nDespite symptomatic therapies for PD, habitual physical activity inevitably declines as the disease progresses, leading to increased sedentary behavior. While dance programs have demonstrated a multitude of benefits including motor, non-motor, and psychological aspects, it has not yet been objectively determined if dance can improve habitual physical activity in people living with PD.Aim\n\nThis study explored whether participation in Dance for Parkinson's Disease classes was associated with changes in habitual physical activity in people with PD.Design\n\nA quasi-experimental controlled efficacy study, with pre and post-testing of two parallel groups (dance versus control).Population\n\nThirty-three participants with PD allocated to a dance group (DG; n = 17; age = 65.8 ± 11.7 years) or control group (CG: n = 16; age = 67.0 ± 7.7 years). Participants were cognitively intact (Addenbrooke's score: DG = 93.2 ± 3.6, CG = 92.6 ± 4.3) and in early stage PD (Hoehn & Yahr: DG = 1.6 ± 0.7, CG = 1.5 ± 0.8).Methods\n\nThe DG undertook a one-hour Dance for Parkinson's Disease (DfPD®) -based class, twice weekly for 12 weeks (intervention). The CG had treatment as usual. ActivPAL™ accelerometers monitored habitual physical activity for five consecutive days pre-and post-intervention. Sit/lie duration (min), standing duration (min), stepping duration (min), sit/stand movements (count), stand/sit movements (count), daily step count, and energy expenditure (MET-h/day) were measured.Results\n\nNo significant between-group differences were observed for any ActivPAL outcome. However, increases in daily stepping duration and step count demonstrated moderate-to-large effect sizes (d = 0.72 and d = 0.91, respectively).Conclusion\n\nParticipation in a dance for Parkinson's disease program did not significantly alter pre- to post-program habitual physical activity. Larger adequately powered trials are required to determine whether participation in dance programs can influence habitual physical activity in people with Parkinson's disease.",
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  "affiliations": [
    "School of Health, Psychological and Medical Sciences, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia.",
    "Movement Neuroscience Group, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.",
    "School of Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.",
    "School of Creative Practice, Faculty of Creative Industries, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.",
    "School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.",
    "Queensland Ballet, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia.",
    "Dance for Parkinson's Australia, Brisbane, QLD, Australia."
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  "published": "2026-10-13",
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  "title": "Effects of dance for Parkinson's disease on habitual physical activity: a quasi-experimental controlled study.",
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