COVID-19 and Neuroinflammation: A Vital Role for Dance/Movement Therapy in Long-Term Health Outcomes

There is mounting evidence that COVID-19 infection is related to neuroinflammation, which has been associated with the development of neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Diseases. Holistic, mind–body tools and techniques commonly used in dance/movement therapy directly support neural mechanisms that may help prevent or slow this process. This article reviews recent biological research on the development and progress of COVID-19 and outlines an emerging connection between infection and the onset or progression of neurodegenerative illness, while indicating a role for dance/movement therapy in pandemic response and recovery.