Italian doctor to present research on Irish set dancing as remedy for Parkinson's

Posted: Published on July 24th, 2013

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JANE WALSH,

IrishCentral Staff Writer

Published Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 7:21 AM

Updated Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 9:41 AM

Italian Doctor Daniel Volpe has discovered that Irish dancing has a positive effect on patients suffering from Parkinson's disease

Photo by ParkinsonsItalia.it

An Italian Doctors chance discovery of the therapeutic effects of Irish set dancing in the treatment of Parkinson's disease will be the subject of an international Gathering event in Co. Clare next month.

Dr Daniel Volpe who is the Director of Neurological Rehabilitation at St. Raffaele Arcangelo Hospital in Venice will present his research work confirming the benefits of set dancing in the rehabilitative therapy for people with Parkinson's disease.

As part of the 26th Annual International Traditional Music Festival in Feakle, the Italian neurologist will present his latest research on "The Therapeutic Effects of Irish Set Dancing in the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease." The Conference will feature a series of lectures, workshops, set dancing, sean-ns dancing and a Cil.

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Italian doctor to present research on Irish set dancing as remedy for Parkinson's

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