Music for people with PD

A universal problem with walking in PwP is a reduction in stride length. One way to improve this problem is walking to music but the music should have a ‘walking rhythm’ so it can be easy to follow. Music uses different parts of the brain to compensate for deficiencies which allows for longer steps with less effort. Music is also used in dance classes for PwP in a similar manner to improve general movement, weight shifting and last but not least a sense of well being. You could almost think of music as a ‘medicine’ to help you move. It makes E-X-E-R-C-I-S-E more fun! Click here to see a clip on a dance class.