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PubMed - Steiner Eurythmy - Brain tumour therapy
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Complement Ther Med. 2013 Apr;21 Suppl 1:S3-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2012.02.007. Epub 2012 Mar 23. Eurythmy therapy in the aftercare of pediatric posterior fossa tumour survivors--a pilot study. Kanitz JL1, Pretzer K, Calaminus G, Wiener A, Längler A, Henze G, Driever PH, Seifert G.
BACKGROUND: Pediatric posterior fossa brain tumour survivors are burdened with extensive neurologic, emotional, behavioral and mental impairments. Even long-term common remediation therapies such as conventional physical therapy and occupational therapy do not warrant full recovery. Innovative complementary therapy strategies offer a new option that needs evaluation. EYT is a movement therapy that belongs to the field of mind-body therapies (MBTs). This holistic approach aims to promote self-regulation and self-healing powers e.g. in cancer patients. This pilot study is a first attempt to assess the feasibility, treatment adherence and impact of eurythmy therapy (EYT) in pediatric neurooncology.
METHODS: Seven posterior fossa tumour survivors who each participated in 25 EYT interventions over 6 months were followed for an additional 6 months. The outcome parameters cognitive functioning, neuromotor functioning and visuomotor integration were assessed at baseline as well as six and 12 months afterwards.
RESULTS: We found good adherence and improvements in cognitive and neuromotor functioning in all children and better visuomotor integration in 5/7 children after 6 months. After 12 months, neuromotor functioning and visuomotor integration diminished again to some extent.
CONCLUSION: EYT in pediatric cerebellar tumour survivors is feasible and patients may profit from this new approach.
PMID: 23578915
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