Michal Pitluk Barash
University of Haifa, IsraelTitle: Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Novel Intervention Integrating Physical Therapy Exercise and Dance Movement Therapy on Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Older Women: A Randomized Pilot Study
Abstract
In the presentation, we will introduce a novel fall prevention intervention that integrates physical therapy exercise (PTE) with dance movement therapy (DMT). Based on the Otago Exercise Program and DMT techniques, the intervention aimed to address the emotional experience during physical exercise. Participants were randomly assigned to either a PTE+DMT intervention group or a PTE control group. Pre-post intervention tests conducted to evaluate both physical and emotional fall risk factors, as well as factors influencing treatment adherence. The study results revealed significant improvements in balance and fear of falling within the PTE+DMT group when compared to the PTE group. These findings highlight the feasibility and potential benefits of this integrated intervention approach to mitigate fall risk in older adults. Moreover, they underscore the importance of fostering collaboration among researchers to develop innovative holistic strategies for fall prevention and promote health and well-being in the aging population.
Biography
Michal Pitluk Barash is a dance movement therapist and Ph.D. student at The Graduate School of Creative Art Therapies at the University of Haifa in Israel. She received her M.A. in Dance Movement Therapy from the same institution in 2020 and a B.A. in Cognitive and Brain Sciences and Psychology from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in 2018. Her doctoral research focuses on the construction and assessment of a theoretical and interventional model for fall prevention in older adults. This model integrates physical therapy exercises and dance movement therapy. She works as a therapist with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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