Effect of Various Types of Metro-Rhythmic Stimulations on the Variability of Gait Frequency

Michnik, R.; Nowakowska-Lipiec, Katarzyna; Mańka, Anna; Niedzwiedź, Sandra; Twardawa, Patrycja; Romaniszyn, Patrycja; Turner, Bruce; Danecka, Aneta; Mitas, Andrzej W.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-49666-1_10

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“…• For gait with metro-rhythmic stimuli (GA, GR100, GR110, GR200) from 60 to 105 s, which means the analysis of the fragment beginning 30 s after the appearance of the sound stimuli [39].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…After each change of speed, the operator asked whether the then-present speed of gait was preferable. In the case of uncertainty, the procedure was repeated [39]. Each test participant, after establishing the preferred walking speed, walked on the treadmill for about 2 min to get used to it.…”

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“…Each measurement lasted 120 s. For the first 30 s no sound was played, and the examined person walked in accordance with their own rhythm of steps. Next, one of the sound stimuli was played and the gait with stimulation lasted 90 s [39]. The applied metro-rhythmic stimuli were prepared by an educated musician.…”

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“…Music was supposed to provide relaxation, assumedly leading to the symmetrization and "tranquilizing" of gait; • GR100 (rhythmic stimulus played at a rate corresponding to the frequency of gait and determined during tests of preferable speed, 4/4 time, motivating music). The stimulation was of a motivating nature, characteristic of music played during sports training (e.g., aerobics); • GR110 (rhythmic stimulus as above, played at a rate corresponding to gait frequency increased by 10%, the tempo was determined during the tests of gait at a preferable speed); • GR200 (rhythmic stimulus as above, played at a rate corresponding to doubled gait frequency, the tempo was determined during the tests of gait at a preferable speed) [39]. The tests were performed in relation to four types of stimulation:…”

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Effect of Short-Term Metro-Rhythmic Stimulations on Gait Variability

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The aim of the study was to define the effect of different short-term metro-rhythmic stimulations on the time and spatial parameters of gait. The secondary goal was to test whether prior instructions on how to respond to stimulations played a significant role in the stimulation by sound stimuli. Experimental tests of gait were conducted on a group of 36 healthy participants: group 1—subjects who were not informed how to react after hearing sound stimuli, group 2—subjects who received a clear instruction before the test to adjust the frequency of taking steps to the rhythm of the music. The gait research was carried out on a Zebris FDM-S (zebris Medical Gmbh, Isny, Germany) treadmill for various sound stimuli (arrhythmic stimulus, rhythmic stimuli at different rate). It was shown that a short-term influence of metro-rhythmic stimulations changes the time and spatial parameters of gait, i.e., gait frequency, length and duration of the gait cycle. The greatest impact on the modification of the time–space parameters of walking is exerted by rhythmic stimuli at a pace different from the frequency of gait at a preferred velocity. Providing information on how to respond to sounds heard may be important in gait therapy with RAS (rhythmic auditory stimulation).

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Section: Results Analysis Proceduresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Measurement Protocolmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Measurement Protocolmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Measurement Protocolmentioning

confidence: 99%

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