Dance Therapy in the Socialization of Individuals with Musculoskeletal Disorders

Abstract

The article provides theoretical generalizations on the use of dance therapy in the correction and socialization of individuals with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). It also presents the author’s year-long programme of such rehabilitation and quasi-experimental observations on its effectiveness. The article proves that dance therapy performs a much wider range of functions, than correction of MSDs. It acts as an effective way of social and psychological adaptation of individuals with MSDs. In particular, it allows one to develop independence, train relaxation skills and concentration, enhance the creativity of the inner self, creative imagination, reduce tension in the team, listen to and hear others better, relieve body tension, enhance communication skills, develop intellectually in the field of various arts, identify and correct problems in a particular child and children groups. The article proposes the hypothesis according to which one-year dance therapy should improve the manifestations of social adaptation of individuals with MSDs. The findings of the article can be used, first of all, in the post-Soviet countries, where dance therapy does not have a long tradition and requires borrowing international experience.

Impact of Dance Therapy on Comfort Based on Kolcaba's Nursing Theory in Children with Cerebral Palsy

“…Children with chronic movement disorders and non-progressive postures can minimize muscle shortening by expanding their range of motion, which is an achievement (Lakes et al, 2019). Four articles suggested that caution must be taken in determining steps and movements to reduce the risk of fractures and pain when given an activity (Sarancha et al, 2021;Stribling & Christy, 2017). Giving cheerful music stimulates movement and makes it a daily activity (Joung et al, 2020).…”

“…In addition, nurses must be able to analyze, in general, the benefits provided to individuals, health, nursing, and the environment (Oliveira et al, 2020). Combining movement with music is an innovation to be reckoned with (Sarancha et al, 2021). Dance therapy is an innovation that needs attention because this intervention is a bodyoriented psychotherapy using movement, music, and focus (López-Ortiz et al, 2019).…”