A mixed-methods study into ballet for people living with Parkinson's

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Table 1 Posture Results.

Participant	Age	Stage of Parkinson's progression	Participation in other physical activities during research period	Initial angle	Final angle	Change
1 (female)	65	Evidence of Parkinson's on one side of body	1 weekly dance class; 1 monthly Pilates class	39.06	38.87	− 0.19
2 (male)	72	Mild to bilateral symptoms; some postural instability	Occasional gym sessions	15.87	18.61	+2.74
3 (male)	70	Evidence of Parkinson's on one side of body; high degree of postural instability; some functional restrictions	1 exercise class every 2 weeks	12.88	19.17	+6.29
4 (female)	68	Evidence of Parkinson's on one side of body	1 weekly dance class	11.00	13.00	+2.00
5 (male)	82	Severe disability; still able to walk or stand unassisted	1 weekly dance class	36.95	28.96	− 7.99
6 (female)	63	Evidence of Parkinson's on one side of body; some postural instability	None declared, but uses Conductive Education knowledge	5.24	0.00	− 5.24

Table 2 Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale Results.

Participant	Age	Stage of Parkinson's progression	Participation in other physical activities during research period	FAB score pre	FAB score post	Change in score
1 (female)	65	Evidence of Parkinson's on one side of body	1 weekly dance class; 1 monthly Pilates class	34	37	+3
2 (male)	72	Mild to bilateral symptoms; some postural instability	Occasional gym sessions	27	30	+3
3 (male)	70	Evidence of Parkinson's on one side of body; high degree of postural instability; some functional restrictions	1 exercise class every 2 weeks	19	23	+4
4 (female)	68	Evidence of Parkinson's on one side of body	1 weekly dance class	24	30	+6
5 (male)	82	Severe disability; still able to walk or stand unassisted	1 weekly dance class	4	4	0
6 (Female)	63	Evidence of Parkinson's on one side of body; some postural instability	None declared, but uses Conductive Education knowledge	16	16	0