Impact of Music Therapy on Gait After Stroke
Division
North Florida
Hospital
Ocala Regional Medical Center
Document Type
Review Article
Publication Date
10-2-2021
Keywords
emergency medicine, music-based therapies, musical motor feedback, music-supported therapy, rhythmic auditory stimulation, stroke rehabilitation, gait, hemorrhagic stroke, ischemic stroke, post stroke recovery
Disciplines
Emergency Medicine | Nervous System Diseases
Abstract
Music therapy or music-supported therapy is a therapeutic modality sometimes used during the rehabilitation phase after an acute ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. The intervention suggests that the resulting audio-motor coupling can enhance motor function. Multiple clinical studies have reported various improvements-including cognitive, mood, and limb function. Gait impairment after stroke confers significant morbidity. The authors present a systematic review of randomized controlled trials that have examined the impact of music therapy on patient recovery, specifically on gait and ambulation.
Publisher or Conference
Cureus
Recommended Citation
Daniel A, Koumans H, Ganti L. Impact of Music Therapy on Gait After Stroke. Cureus. 2021;13(10):e18441. doi:10.7759/cureus.18441
