Neurologic Music Therapy in Stroke Rehabilitation

Authors
Michael H. Thaut Michael.Thaut@ColoState.EDU (1)
Gerald C. McIntosh (2)

Author Affiliations
1. Center for Biomedical Research in Music, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA
2. Department of Neurology, University of Colorado Health, Fort Collins, CO, USA

Abstract
Based on insights from brain research in music, neurologic music therapy (NMT) has been established as a new model for music in therapy and medicine. Standardized clinical interventions are based on clusters of research evidence and established learning principles in motor, speech/language, and cognitive training. The research support for NMT in stroke rehabilitation has been growing rapidly over the past 20 years. This paper will review research data and clinical applications for neurorehabilitation in the speech/language, cognitive and sensorimotor domains.

Journal
Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports
Volume 2, Issue 2 , pp 106-113

Cover Date
2014-06-01

DOI
10.1007/s40141-014-0049-y