A drumming school says people with the disease are benefitting from regular playing sessions.
People with Parkinson's who have taken part in drum lessons have seen a "tangible difference" in their mobility, according to a drumming school.
A 12-week research project saw those with the disease take part in sessions in Frampton Mansell near Stroud, Gloucestershire. The initiative is a collaboration between lecturers at Hartpury and Wolverhampton universities and the Cirencester branch of Parkinson's UK and Inspire Drums. Tutor Phil Jones said: "We're not trying to make amazing drummers but what we're trying to do is test and challenge.""The main problem is mobility and moving around," Mr Alcock said. "I've noticed a slight improvement in mobility."Nick Foster has had Parkinson's for seven years and his wife Jenny said she thought he had improved since taking the drumming lessons.
"I think when he's sitting at the drums, I have noticed his tremor sometimes calms down a bit," she said.The participants in the study took part in lessons over 12 weeks, playing on electric drum kits and using headphones"Things like brushing teeth, walking around, less shaking and also speech - all sorts of things that we believe if you play a drum kit... it does stretch the mind a bit," Mr Jones added.
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