Effect of Rhythm of Music Therapy on Gait in Patients with Stroke

Impact of Music Therapy on Gait After Stroke

“…Through the systematic review, it was concluded that MST can improve the function of ambulation, cognitive function, and motor skills [4]. However, only six of the eight studies reported clear results of a positive outcome on gait ability from direct application of MST [15][16][17]19,20,22]. The cases conducted by Hayden and Gonzalez-Hoelling et al both reported findings that were unclear and showed no observable distinctions between experimental and control groups [18,21].…”

“…According to Bunketorp-Käll et al, sustained "meaningful recovery" was observed among patients who conducted R-MT received higher scores on gait and balance assessments as compared to the control group [19]. Stroke patients who received music therapy exhibited increased stride length, cadence, and maximum velocity as well as improved scores on motor functioning and balance assessments [20].…”

“…Eight studies investigating music therapy in stroke rehabilitation were included in the review, of which four conducted RAS, one conducted MMF, one conducted R-MT, and two conducted more individually defined music interventions [15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]. The majority of included studies -six of the eight -reported positive outcomes on gait measures among stroke patients who received music or rhythmic therapies [15][16][17]19,20,22].…”

“…Eight studies investigating music therapy in stroke rehabilitation were included in the review, of which four conducted RAS, one conducted MMF, one conducted R-MT, and two conducted more individually defined music interventions [15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]. The majority of included studies -six of the eight -reported positive outcomes on gait measures among stroke patients who received music or rhythmic therapies [15][16][17]19,20,22]. The findings of the remaining two studies, conducted by Hayden et al and Gonzalez-Hoelling et al, were unclear; improvements were observed in both the study groups and the control groups with no evident distinctions [18,21].…”

“…The studies conducted by [15][16][17]19,20,22]. Not only were gait velocity and results on balance and ambulation assessments improved among patients in the respective intervention groups, but also long-term and quality of life improvements were observed.…”