The Effect of Music-Based Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation on Balance and Functional Outcomes after Stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

the purpose of this paper was to evaluate the effects of music-based rhythmic auditory stimulation on balance and motor function after stroke and whether there are differences depending on the affected hemisphere, lesion site and age.

Materials and methods

This study was an observational and longitudinal study. Adult stroke survivors (n = 28), starting no later than 3 weeks after a stroke, conducted 90 min sessions of music-based rhythmic auditory stimulation 3 days a week, in addition to 60 min a day of conventional physiotherapy. Balance ability was evaluated using the Mini Best Test and the Tinetti Test; motor function was evaluated using the Motor Assessment Scale.

Results

All of the participants significantly improved their balance ability and moto

SUBMITTER: Gonzalez-Hoelling S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9140539 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature