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Dance-movement theray - dmt at department of neurology of URI Soča

Gabriela ČEŠAREK VUČKO ; Univerzitetni rehabilitacijski inštitut Republike Slovenije - Soča
Nuša KOBAN ; Univerzitetni rehabilitacijski inštitut Republike Slovenije - Soča
Zdenka PIHLAR ; Univerzitetni rehabilitacijski inštitut Republike Slovenije - Soča

Abstract

Functional training with music (DMT) is one of the modern approaches in occupational therapy. It is intended for persons with central nervous system (CNS) impairment or disease. Persons with CNS have difficulties in several aspects of human functioning.
The basic aim of DMT is preserving or restoring body functions – the functions of the nervous system, muscular and skeletal systems and movement-related functions, the functions of the cardiovascular, respiratory systems, sensory functions, oral and speech functions as well as general and specific mental functions. DMT influences on the establishment of motor, process and communication skills – position, movement, coordination, strength and strain, energy, use of knowledge, time organisation, adaptability, establishing relations and information exchange.
The essence of DMT is to encourage the performance of movement patterns, Elements of movement patterns originate from: sensorimotor integration, neuro-therapeutic approach and motor learning. It is based on the model of International classification of functioning disability and health (ICF) and comprises of four sets: preparation for dancing, dancing while seated, dancing and socializing. The evaluation instruments used to monitor the effects of DTM are Functional independence measure (FIM) and Evaluation of Structured Activity - ESA.
Music is a therapeutic medium which by means of melody and rhythm increases emotional stability, sense of control and stress reduction. At the University Rehabilitation Institute of the Republic of Slovenia - Soča, the first test DMT programme was initiated as early as 2001 for the patients after CVI. The protocol was designed and outlined by Occupational therapy manager Uri Soča MS. Zdenka Pihlar.
The purpose of this article is to represent DMT therapeutic practise used in Neurology Department of URI SOČA, which includes patients suffering head trauma, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.

Keywords

occupational therapy; music; movement patterns; skills; motor learning

Hrčak ID:

150783

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/150783

Publication date:

25.11.2015.

Article data in other languages: slovenian

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