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Judith Potts on why dance classes, such as those offered by English National Ballet, are so effective in supporting people with Parkinson’s disease to live full lives.

In 1817, Dr James Parkinson published "An Essay on the Shaking Palsy", in which he described "resting tremor, abnormal posture and gait, paralysis and diminished muscle strength" and went on to outline the progress of a disease, as yet un-named.
Other 19th century neurologists worked along similar lines but it was the French doctor, Jean-Marti.. Keep reading on The Telegraph