Movement-Based Therapies in Rehabilitation

Abstract

Movement therapy refers to a broad range of Eastern and Western mindful movement-based practices used to treat the mind, body, and spirit concurrently. Forms of movement practice are universal across human culture and exist in ancient history. Research demonstrates forms of movement therapy, such as dance, existed in the common ancestor shared by humans and chimpanzees, approximately 6 million years ago. Movement-based therapies innately promote health and wellness by encouraging proactive participation in one’s own health, creating community support and accountability, and so building a foundation for successful, permanent, positive change.

Effects of Pilates Training on Physiological and Psychological Health Parameters in Healthy Older Adults and in Older Adults With Clinical Conditions Over 55 Years: A Meta-Analytical Review

“…Nevertheless, a higher amount of unspecific physical activity has been found to be effective and contribute to overall health in the older population ( 20 , 103 , 104 , 106 ). Exercise therapy is, therefore, firmly established in the clinical field and subject to ongoing research ( 107 ). When considering the moderate improvements of PIs over ICs, the general effectiveness of physical exercising must be regarded.…”

Rehabilitation after Injuries of the Musculoskeletal System Sustained During Fitness Training

“…Scientific evidence supports the broad benefits of movement therapy, including reducing pain, stress, and weakness, as well as improving range of motion, strength, balance, coordination, cardiovascular health, physical fitness, mood, and cognitive function. Convincing evidence in many studies demonstrates that movement practices promote good health and are an integral part of effective holistic rehabilitation [8].…”

Effects of a music-based exercise program on the postural balance and emotions of instrumentalists

“…Somatics is concerned with first-person perspective motion, so it refers to all physical techniques that create changes inside the body. It has recently been introduced as movement therapy in several studies as part of the treatment of the body and mind ( Phuphanich et al, 2020 ). The exercise program based on the concept of somatics in this study is thus presumed to be a good program that can incorporate psychological stability and physical balance perceived from inside the body of the participants.…”