Effects of a Music-Based Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation on Gait and Balance in Subacute Stroke.

ABSTRACT: Gait and balance impairments are common after stroke. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a music-based rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) in combination with conventional physiotherapy on gait parameters and walking ability in subacute stroke. This single-blind, historical controlled trial, included 55 patients who had suffered a stroke within the three weeks prior to enrolment. Patients from 2018 (n = 27) were assigned as the historical control group whereas 2019 patients (n = 28) received music-based RAS three times a week. Both groups received 11 h of conventional physiotherapy per week during hospitalization. Primary outcomes were gait and balance parameters (Tinetti test and Timed Up&Go test) and walking ability (Functional Ambulation Category scale). Secondary outcomes were

SUBMITTER: Gonzalez-Hoelling S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7923168 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature