Feasibility of a live-stream group dance intervention with inpatients in subacute post-stroke rehabilitation: A pilot study - Report - MDSpire

Feasibility of a live-stream group dance intervention with inpatients in subacute post-stroke rehabilitation: A pilot study

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  • Lucie Beaudry

  • Corinne Skaff

  • Simon Brière

  • Dominic Létourneau

  • Michel Tousignant

  • François Michaud

  • June 5, 2026

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Clinical Report: Exploring Live-Stream Dance Program for Stroke Rehabilitation

Overview

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Background

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability, significantly impacting rehabilitation needs. Traditional rehabilitation often falls short of recommended intensity levels, prompting exploration of alternative therapies. Dance-based interventions have shown promise in enhancing recovery, yet their implementation in clinical settings remains challenging.

Data Highlights

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Key Findings

  • The study aims to validate the feasibility of a live-stream group dance intervention for hospitalized stroke patients.
  • Previous research indicates that dance therapy can improve trunk control and balance in stroke patients.
  • Telerehabilitation has been shown to be feasible, usable, and acceptable for stroke patients.
  • Patients often have limited opportunities for continued exercise post-rehabilitation.
  • Increased activity during leisure time may contribute to improved rehabilitation outcomes.

Clinical Implications

The findings suggest that integrating live-stream dance interventions could enhance rehabilitation efforts for stroke patients. This approach may address gaps in access to traditional rehabilitation facilities and promote ongoing physical activity.

Conclusion

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Related Resources & Content

  1. Lee et al., PMC, 2021 -- Feasibility of dance therapy using telerehabilitation on trunk control and balance training in patients with stroke
  2. Hartley et al., 2025 -- Effectiveness of interventions in increasing physical activity of inpatients after stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis
  3. NICE, 2023 -- Stroke rehabilitation in adults
  4. VA DoD, 2024 -- CPG for Management of Stroke Rehabilitation
  5. npj Digital Medicine — Affordable AI-Powered Exergame for Stroke Rehabilitation and Upper-Limb Function Evaluation
  6. Clinical Rheumatology — Assessing the Viability of an Aerobic and Resistance Training Exercise Program for Individuals with Limited Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
  7. Frontiers in Digital Health — Feasibility testing of a home-based exercise intervention in children with cerebral palsy who are ambulant—a study protocol of the HOME-EX study
  8. npj Digital Medicine — Utilizing Immersive Virtual Reality for Rehabilitation of Hand and Finger Function: Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial Involving 150 Patients with Traumatic Hand Injuries
  9. Stroke rehabilitation in adults
  10. VA DoD CPG for Management of Stroke Rehabilitation
  11. Effectiveness of interventions in increasing physical activity of inpatients after stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis - Peter Hartley, Katie Bond, Rachel Dance, Isla Kuhn, Joanne McPeake, Faye Forsyth, 2025
  12. Dance after stroke improves motor recovery in the subacute phase: A randomized controlled trial - PMC
  13. Feasibility of dance therapy using telerehabilitation on trunk control and balance training in patients with stroke: A pilot study - PMC

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