Argentine Tango Reduces Fall Risk in Parkinson's Patients

Argentine tango (tango) is a partnered dance focused on walking and balance dynamics. Partners learn correct posture and the ability to use the floor as a walking aid. For example, a forward step is broken down into multiple aspects: weight shifting, knee and hip positions, torso dissociation from hips, and gradual foot placement onto the floor again. Literature reports that tango significantly improves Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) motor scores in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) compared to no intervention.