Therapy classes involving Irish music and set dancing are being provided online for the first time in Ireland to those living with Parkinson's disease.
The initiative by Move 4 Parkinson’s is in response to the travel restrictions associated with Covid-19 and has seen international interest grow in the therapy classes.
In 2012, after visiting County Clare, the Italian neurologist Dr Daniel Volpe identified the beneficial effects that Irish music and set dancing had on mobility and balance for those living with Parkinson’s disease.
Irish set dancing teacher Pat O’Dea, who has been trained in Dr Volpe’s methodology, was providing weekly therapy classes in Dublin.