Pool-based Dance/Movement Therapy With An Elder Population: A Literature Review

Author

Jabyn CleereFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-21-2022

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

MA - Master of Arts

Department

Expressive Therapies

Advisor

Rebecca Zarate

Abstract

Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) is used widely with elders, yet little is known about the sub-field of pool-based therapy. Specific practices in DMT with elders appear in the literature with groups and individuals and uses of props that support issues of balance. While pool-based DMT literature is limited, there is a body of knowledge in related fields that tie closely to the idea of this approach. While implementing treatment in a pool setting may be limiting due to fears or ability, the literature review revealed that using pool DMT would benefit elderly health. Benefits to physical aspects such as balance, muscular strength, gait variability, flexibility, and addressing issues of cognition are some of the areas that can be considered in pool-based DMT.

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Recommended Citation

Cleere, Jabyn, "Pool-based Dance/Movement Therapy With An Elder Population: A Literature Review" (2022). Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses. 637.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/637