Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

The Effects of Music and Music Vibration using the MVT on the Relief of Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

Chesky K S, University of North Texas, Internal Medicine Department

Source: Physiotherapy, Balneology and Rehabilitation No2 2004, USA

A study to explore the effects of music vibration on rheumatoid arthritis pain provided vibroacoustic therapy to 27 patients. Subjects were randomized into music vibration, music alone, and placebo groups. A Music Vibration Table (MVT) was used for 30-minute sessions. All music selections experienced in the study were the same. Using a Visual Analogue Scale and the McGill Pain Questionnaire, pain intensity, pain relief and changes in pain were measured. Results indicated that the music vibration group experienced greater reduction of perceived pain than the other two groups.