Ballet & Multiple Sclerosis: Improving Balance and Mobility

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Ballet Science

Caroline Simpkins, Ph.D.

24 episodes

3 days ago

The Ballet Science podcast is hosted by Caroline Simpkins, Ph.D., a former ballerina turned researcher. This podcast brings science into the studio to help dancers of all ages and abilities give their best performance both onstage and off, and reveals how the science of ballet can benefit anyone who moves. Each week, we will explore the intersection of science and ballet—from injury prevention and biomechanics to nutrition, mindset, and everything in between.

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Ballet & Multiple Sclerosis: Improving Balance and Mobility

Ballet Science

12 minutes 50 seconds

3 months ago

Ballet & Multiple Sclerosis: Improving Balance and Mobility

Discover how classical ballet can improve balance, coordination, and reduce ataxia in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). In this episode of the Ballet Science Podcast, Caroline Simpkins dives into a 2018 study on a targeted ballet program for women with mild to moderate MS.

Learn how adapted ballet combines motor learning, neuroscience, and expressive movement to enhance mobility and overall well-being. Perfect for dancers, therapists, or anyone interested in movement-based rehabilitation.

Publication discussed in this episode:

Scheidler, A. M., Kinnett-Hopkins, D., Learmonth, Y. C., Motl, R., & López-Ortiz, C. (2018). Targeted ballet program mitigates ataxia and improves balance in females with mild-to-moderate multiple sclerosis. Plos one, 13(10), e0205382.

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