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    Music's impact on MS - A Meta-Analysis

    Eur J Phys Rehabil Med.

    2016 Nov 23. [Epub ahead of print]

    Effectiveness of music-based interventions on motricity or cognitive functioning in neurological populations: a systematic review.

    Moumdjian L1, Sarkamo T, Leone C, Leman M, Feys P.

    INTRODUCTION:
    Motor and cognitive symptoms are frequent in persons with neurological disorders and often require extensive long-term rehabilitation. Recently, a variety of music based interventions have been introduced into neurological rehabilitation as training tools.

    AIM:
    This review aims to a) describe and define music-based intervention modalities and content which are applied in experimental studies, and b) describe the effects of these interventions on motor and/or cognitive symptoms in the neurological population.

    EVIDENCE ACQUISITIONː The databases PubMed and Web of Science were searched. Cited references of included articles where screened for potential inclusion. A systematic literature search up to 20th of June 2016 was conducted to include controlled trials and cohort studies that have used music-based interventions for ≥3 weeks in the neurological population (in- and outpatients) targeting motor and/or cognitive symptoms. No limitations to publication date was set.

    EVIDENCE SYNTHESISː Nineteen articles comprising thirteen randomised controlled trials (total participants Nexp = 241, Nctrl = 269), four controlled trials (Nexp = 59, Nctrl = 53) and two cohort studies (N = 27) were included. Fourteen studies were conducted in stroke, three in Parkinson's disease, and two in multiple sclerosis population. Modalities of musicbased interventions were clustered into four groups: instrument-based, listening-based, rhythm-based, and multicomponent-based music interventions.

    Overall, studies consistently showed that music-based interventions had similar or larger effects than conventional rehabilitation on upper limb function (N=16; fine motricity, hand and arm capacity, finger and hand tapping velocity/variability), mobility (N=7; gait parameters), and cognition (N = 4; verbal memory and focused attention).

    CONCLUSIONSː Variety of modalities using music-based interventions has been identified and grouped into four clusters. Effects of interventions demonstrate an improvement in the domains assessed. Evidence is most available for improving motricity in stroke. More studies are warranted to investigate cognition as well as motor and cognition dysfunctions in combination.

    CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS:
    Instrument-based music interventions can improve fine motor dexterity and gross motor functions in stroke. Rhythm-based music interventions can improve gait parameters of velocity and cadence in stroke, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis. Cognition in the domains of verbal memory and focused attention can improve after listening-based music interventions in stroke.
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    #2
    That's interesting. Sadly, I guess age has taken away my desire to hear music. I have many CDs and Cassette tapes, a nice stereo system, but never turn it on.
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      #3
      Say it isn't so, Howie!

      I need music like I need air! It is one of the great joys of my life. It always helps me w a sadness.

      ANN
      Last edited by stillstANNding; 11-24-2016, 11:11 AM.
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        #4
        I still sing to myself. Just ask the cats, but first, make sure they're not wearing their earplugs.
        "Given the millions of billions of Earth-like planets, life elsewhere in the Universe without a doubt, does exist."

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          #5
          Music has been healing to me as a person with Cerebral Palsy. Thank you!
          Mild Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy and bad proprioception.
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            #6
            I tend to get all tightened up and stiff without even realizing it. I know of two ways of relaxing those tight muscles--one is a warm bath, and the other is listening to music. It needs to be music I like, and it works best if I'm seated and shut my eyes. The first dip into the warm bath or the first strains of music and I feel all of my muscles loosening up.

            It's a very definite sensation, unlike any other, and I don't believe I ever had it before MS came along.

            Something is triggered, and suddenly nothing matters much any more. I get into a state where I'm not concerned about much of anything. I might drift off to sleep--not a good idea in a bathtub but OK when listening to music .

            This won't happen if I'm listening to music and concentrating on doing something else. I have to stop what I'm doing and listen.
            SPMS diagnosed 1980. Avonex 2001-2004. Copaxone 2006-2009. Glatopa (glatiramer acetate = Copaxone) 12/20 - 3/19/24.

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              #7
              I listen to music a lot when I am not reading. I love to listen to beautiful piano music at night before bed, specifically Emile Pandolfi. I have 3 of his CDs and I have just ordered another one. I will be glad when I get it.
              Virginia

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                #8
                ((((((Hugs to All)))))) ~

                For exquisite, relaxing, centering, meditative music, I highly recommend R. Carlos Nakai.

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                Rose
                Mom to Jon, 49, & Michael, 32, born with an undiagnosed progressive neuromuscular disease. Angel Michael received his wings in 2003. Angel Jon received his wings in 2019. In 2020, Jim, their Dad, joined them.

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                  #9
                  :) I'm with Howie, I don't listen to music. My grandmother was a concert pianist and I loved a lot of her music. My favorite piece was rhapsody on a theme of Paganini.

                  On Sundays we would have family sing alongs and I have all her sheet music from the 20's, 30's on through about 65. We had one tiny aunt who would sit on the bench next to my grandmother and fall on the floor laughing at the lyrics to Button up your Overcoat and Keep your sunny side up..

                  If you have nine sons in a row, baseball teams make money you know. Stand upon your legs, be like two fried eggs, keep your sunny side up.

                  I have a cassette player and I'm sure my computer could play CD's. I occasionally watch the Voice or Idol. But that makes me keep singing a song to myself that I get tired of.

                  I think Virginia's idea of piano pieces would be relaxing. I might look through my cassettes and see what I have.
                  Mostly I love quiet. Jeanie :)

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                    #10
                    I remember when I was running regularly, listening to good music pushed me to run a little farther, and a little faster. The rhythm can push you a little bit more. I'm sure that's why aerobics studios blast music, it pushes people harder as you keep up with the beat. Very invigorating!

                    I love music, it is almost magical our relationship to it and its effects on us.
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Jeanie Z View Post
                      :) I'm with Howie, I don't listen to music. My grandmother was a concert pianist and I loved a lot of her music. My favorite piece was rhapsody on a theme of Paganini.

                      On Sundays we would have family sing alongs and I have all her sheet music from the 20's, 30's on through about 65. We had one tiny aunt who would sit on the bench next to my grandmother and fall on the floor laughing at the lyrics to Button up your Overcoat and Keep your sunny side up..

                      If you have nine sons in a row, baseball teams make money you know. Stand upon your legs, be like two fried eggs, keep your sunny side up.

                      I have a cassette player and I'm sure my computer could play CD's. I occasionally watch the Voice or Idol. But that makes me keep singing a song to myself that I get tired of.

                      I think Virginia's idea of piano pieces would be relaxing. I might look through my cassettes and see what I have.
                      Mostly I love quiet. Jeanie :)
                      Wonderful! We all have led such rich lives.

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                        #12
                        Jeanie, my Aunt Virginia was a professional piano player and of course I was named after her.

                        I received my new Emile Pandolfi CD today. I have not played it, but have it lined up in my stereo and if I play any music tonight I will start with that one. I am in the midst of a book, so I have to choose.
                        Virginia

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