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Ioakeimidis V, Busse M, Drew CJG, Pallmann P, Watson GB, Jones D, Palombo M, Schubert R, Rosser AE, Metzler-Baddeley C. Protocol for a randomised controlled unblinded feasibility trial of HD-DRUM: a rhythmic movement training application for cognitive and motor symptoms in people with Huntington's disease. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e082161. [PMID: 39089721 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-082161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/04/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited neurodegenerative disease causing progressive cognitive and motor decline, largely due to basal ganglia (BG) atrophy. Rhythmic training offers promise as therapy to counteract BG-regulated deficits. We have developed HD-DRUM, a tablet-based app to enhance movement synchronisation skills and improve cognitive and motor abilities in people with HD. This paper outlines a randomised controlled unblinded trial protocol to determine the feasibility of a larger effectiveness trial for HD-DRUM. Additionally, the trial investigates cognitive and motor function measures, along with brain microstructure, aiming to advance our understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying training effects. METHODS, DESIGN AND ANALYSIS 50 individuals with HD, confirmed by genetic testing, and a Total Functional Capacity (TFC) score of 9-13, will be recruited into a two-arm randomised controlled feasibility trial. Consenting individuals with HD will be randomised to the intervention group, which entails 8 weeks of at-home usage of HD-DRUM or a usual-activity control group. All participants will undergo cognitive and motor assessments, alongside ultra-strong gradient (300 mT/m) brain microstructural MRI before and after the 8-week period. The feasibility assessment will encompass recruitment, retention, adherence and acceptability of HD-DRUM following prespecified criteria. The study will also evaluate variations in cognitive and motor performance and brain microstructure changes resulting from the intervention to determine effect size estimates for future sample size calculations. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study has received favourable ethical opinion from the Wales Research Ethics Committee 2 (REC reference: 22/WA/0147) and is sponsored by Cardiff University (SPON1895-22) (Research Integrity, Governance and Ethics Team, Research & Innovation Services, Cardiff University, second Floor, Lakeside Building, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, CF14 4XW). Findings will be disseminated to researchers and clinicians in peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, and to participants, carers and the general public via newsletters and public engagement activities. Data will be shared with the research community via the Enroll-HD platform. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN11906973.
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- Vasileios Ioakeimidis
- Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC), School of Psychology, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Centre for Trials Research, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Centre for Trials Research, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Centre for Trials Research, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- HD Voice, Huntington's Disease Association, Liverpool, UK
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- Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC), School of Psychology, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC), School of Psychology, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
- School of Computer Science and Informatics, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Cardiff Brain Repair Group, Cardiff, UK
- Department of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC), School of Psychology, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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Nascimento LR, Boening A, Rocha RJ, do Carmo WA, Ada L. Walking training with auditory cueing improves walking speed more than walking training alone in ambulatory people with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review. J Physiother 2024; 70:208-215. [PMID: 38897907 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphys.2024.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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QUESTIONS In people with Parkinson's disease, what is the effect of adding external cueing (ie, visual, auditory or somatosensorial cueing) to walking training compared with walking training alone in terms of walking, mobility, balance, fear of falling and freezing? Are any benefits carried over to participation or maintained beyond the intervention period? DESIGN Systematic review of randomised trials with meta-analysis. PARTICIPANTS Ambulatory adults with Parkinson's disease. INTERVENTION Walking training with external cueing compared with walking training without external cueing. OUTCOME MEASURES Walking (ie, speed, stride length and cadence), mobility, balance, fear of falling, freezing and participation. RESULTS Ten trials involving a total of 309 participants were included. The mean PEDro score of the included trials was 5 (range 4 to 8). Walking training with auditory cueing improved walking speed by 0.09 m/s (95% CI 0.02 to 0.15) more than walking training alone. Although the best estimate was that auditory cueing may also improve stride length by 5 cm, this estimate was imprecise (95% CI -2 to 11). The addition of visual cueing to walking training did not improve walking speed or stride length. Results regarding cadence, mobility, balance, fear of falling, and freezing and maintenance of benefits beyond the intervention period remain uncertain. CONCLUSION This systematic review provided low-quality evidence that walking training with auditory cueing is more effective than walking training alone for improving walking speed in Parkinson's disease. Cueing is an inexpensive and easy to implement intervention, so the mean estimate might be considered clinically worthwhile, although the confidence interval spans clinically trivial and worthwhile effects. REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42021255065.
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- Lucas R Nascimento
- Center of Health Sciences, Discipline of Physiotherapy, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória, Brazil.
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- Center of Health Sciences, Discipline of Physiotherapy, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória, Brazil
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- Center of Health Sciences, Discipline of Physiotherapy, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória, Brazil
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- Center of Health Sciences, Discipline of Physiotherapy, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória, Brazil
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Discipline of Physiotherapy, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Dimitriadis T, Della Porta D, Perschl J, Evers AWM, Magee WL, Schaefer RS. Motivation and music interventions in adults: A systematic review. Neuropsychol Rehabil 2024; 34:649-678. [PMID: 37340969 DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2023.2224033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
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ABSTRACTMusic is increasingly used in a wide array of settings, from clinical recovery to sports or well-being interventions. Motivation related to music is often considered as a possible working mechanism for music to facilitate these processes, however this has not previously been systematically evaluated. The current systematic review considered studies that involved music (therapy) interventions, together with motivation-related measures such as wanting to practise, liking the musical activities, or patient adherence to an intervention. Our objective was to examine whether music is related to increased motivation in task performance and/or rehabilitation settings, and whether this is in turn related to better clinical or training outcomes. Seventy-nine studies met the inclusion criteria, the majority of which (85%) indicated an increased level of motivation with music as compared to without. Moreover, in those studies where motivation was increased, clinical or other outcomes were improved in most cases (90%). These results support the notion of motivation as an underlying mechanism of music-based interventions, but more robust evidence is needed to ascertain which mechanisms are crucial in increasing motivation from a behavioural, cognitive, and neurobiological point of view, as well as how motivational mechanisms relate to other factors of effectiveness in music-based paradigms.
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- Theo Dimitriadis
- Health, Medical, and Neuropsychology Unit, Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands
- Amstelring Rehabilitation Centre and Nursing homes, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Health, Medical, and Neuropsychology Unit, Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands
- Institute of Neuroscience (IONS), Université catholique de Louvain, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium
- Psychological Sciences Research Institute, Université catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Health, Medical, and Neuropsychology Unit, Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Health, Medical, and Neuropsychology Unit, Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands
- Medical Delta Healthy Society, Leiden University, Technical University Delft and Erasmus University Rotterdam, Leiden, Netherlands
- Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Boyer College of Music and Dance, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Health, Medical, and Neuropsychology Unit, Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands
- Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands
- Academy of Creative and Performing Arts, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands
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Freire I, Seixas A. Effectiveness of a sensorimotor exercise program on proprioception, balance, muscle strength, functional mobility and risk of falls in older people. Front Physiol 2024; 15:1309161. [PMID: 38694207 PMCID: PMC11061438 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1309161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024] Open
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Introduction Sensory systems provide the necessary information for a motor response to be provided. In this sense, the objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a sensorimotor exercise program on proprioceptive acuity, balance, muscle strength, functional mobility and risk of falls in institutionalized elderly. Methodology 56 participants (84.6 ± 8.4 years) were randomly distributed between the control (CG, n = 28) and intervention groups (IG, n = 28). The CG performed a protocol based on warm-up, muscle strengthening and warm down and the IG performed the same intervention, with the addition of sensorimotor exercises. Joint Position Sensation (JPS) was evaluated in both limbs at angles of 20° and 45°, balance, functional mobility, fear of falling in the elderly and muscle strength of quadriceps, hamstrings, adductors and abductors in both limbs, before and after the 12 weeks of intervention. Results Both groups showed gains in muscle strength. When analyzing functionality through Timed Up and Go (TUG), before and after for each group separately, both showed a significant difference (CG p = 0.002; IG p < 0.001). For the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) variable, there were significant differences in IG in balance (p < 0.001), gait speed time (s) (p = 0.004) and sit-to-stand (p = 0.002). In JPS, significant differences were recorded for Absolute Error 45° Non-Dominant (p = 0.045) and Relative Error 45° Non-Dominant (p = 0.045) in the CG and Relative Error 45° Non-Dominant for IG (p = 0.018). In the Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I) variable there were significant improvements in the CG (p = 0.006) and in the GI (p = 0.002). However, only IG showed significant improvements (p = 0.013) for Activities-Specific Balance Confident (ABC) in a comparison between before and after the 12-week research period. When comparing the differences verified with the intervention between CG and IG, only balance SPPB (p < 0.001) and sit-to-stand SPPB (p = 0.022) showed significant values. Conclusion He effectiveness of sensorimotor exercises provides balance gain in the elderly (p < 0.001) and positively impacts their confidence (p = 0.013) when performing their duties. It is concluded that the protocol presented in its different levels of difficulty is effective and important for the quality of life of the institutionalized sedentary elderly.
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- Ivelize Freire
- FP-I3ID, FP-BHS, Escola Superior de Saúde Fernando Pessoa, Porto, Portugal
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- FP-I3ID, FP-BHS, Escola Superior de Saúde Fernando Pessoa, Porto, Portugal
- LABIOMEP, INEGI-LAETA, Faculdade de Desporto, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Huang X, Dong K, Gan C, Xu Z, Lei D, Dong X, Liu H, Chen X. Effect of Rhythmically Cued Exercise Interventions on Functions in Patients With Parkinson Disease: A Meta-Analysis. Phys Ther 2024; 104:pzad158. [PMID: 37962936 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzad158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this review was to investigate the efficacy of rhythmically cued exercise interventions on motor function, cognition, and mental state in patients with Parkinson disease. METHODS PubMed, Cochrane Database, Web of Science, Embase, and CINAHL were searched June 15, 2023. Original studies investigating the efficacy of rhythmically cued exercise interventions on the functions of patients with Parkinson disease were included. The Cochrane risk-of-bias assessment tool was used to evaluate the risk of bias. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42022371203). RESULTS A total of 38 original studies involving 1486 participants were included. Rhythmically cued exercise interventions demonstrated superior effects on motor function compared to exercise therapy without rhythm (standardized mean difference [SMD] = -0.31). However, no significant improvements were observed in cognition and mental state. Overall, significant improvements were observed in motor examination (SMD = -0.61), Timed "Up & Go" Test (mean difference [MD] = -0.91), activities of daily living (SMD = -0.49), balance (SMD = 0.59), walking velocity (MD = 0.06), step length (MD = 2.65), and stride length (MD = 0.04) following rhythmically cued exercise interventions. No significant improvements were observed in freezing of gait and cadence. Assessment of publication bias showed no significant evidence of publication bias. Meta-regression analyses revealed a significant association between treatment duration and improvement in motor function. Furthermore, adverse events and dropout rates did not significantly differ between the 2 groups. CONCLUSION Rhythmically cued exercise interventions are effective in improving motor function in the early to middle stages of Parkinson disease. More than 10 weeks of intervention yielded better results. However, these interventions do not have a significant impact on cognition and mental states. Importantly, rhythmically cued exercise interventions are safe and well tolerated. Large-scale trials are needed for further confirmation. IMPACT This study contributes to the development of safe and reliable home rehabilitation programs, aiming to enhance the quality of life for patients with Parkinson disease.
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- Xin Huang
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Burrai F, Apuzzo L, Zanotti R. Effectiveness of Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation on Gait in Parkinson Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Holist Nurs Pract 2024; 38:109-119. [PMID: 34121062 DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Parkinson disease is a neurodegenerative disease present in approximately 2% of the population older than 65 years. Rhythmic auditory stimulation in the early 1990s aimed to improve individual mobility in terms of gait speed, stride length, and cadence. Our systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to summarize and evaluate the evidence of the effects of rhythmic auditory stimulation on gait speed, stride length, and cadence in patients with Parkinson disease. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials was conducted to determine the efficacy of rhythmic auditory stimulation in patients with Parkinson disease. Five studies were included in the review (209 patients). Rhythmic auditory stimulation resulted, on average, a gait speed improvement of 0.53 standard deviation (SD) units (95% CI, 0.23 to 0.83; P = .0005), a stride length improvement of 0.51 SD units (95% CI, 0.18 to 0.84; P = .003) greater than that in the control group. All trials contained a risk of bias due to a lack of blinding. The quality of evidence was low. No adverse events were identified. Rhythmic auditory stimulation may have a beneficial effect on gait speed and stride length in patients with Parkinson disease. Future studies should consider a power analysis to recruit an adequate number of subjects and minimize the risk of sample bias. Further research should provide the additional results required for an acceptable estimate of the effects of rhythmic auditory stimulation on gait in patients with Parkinson disease.
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- Francesco Burrai
- SC Educational, Research and Organization, ATS Sardegna, Sassari, Italy (Dr Burrai); Carlo Chenis Hospice, Local Health Authority, ASL Roma 4, Civitavecchia, Italy (Mr Apuzzo); and Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy (Dr Zanotti)
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Gros P, Spee BTM, Bloem BR, Kalia LV. If Art Were a Drug: Implications for Parkinson's Disease. JOURNAL OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE 2024; 14:S159-S172. [PMID: 38788090 DOI: 10.3233/jpd-240031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic and complex neurodegenerative disorder. Conventional pharmacological or surgical therapies alone are often insufficient at adequately alleviating disability. Moreover, there is an increasing shift toward person-centered care, emphasizing the concept of "living well". In this context, arts-based interventions offer great promise, functioning as platforms for creative expression that could provide novel mechanisms to promote quality of life. Here we present a qualitative review of arts-based interventions for PD, including music, dance, drama, visual arts, and creative writing. For each, we discuss their applications to PD, proposed mechanisms, evidence from prior studies, and upcoming research. We also provide examples of community-based projects. Studies to date have had relatively small sample sizes, but their findings suggest that arts-based interventions have the potential to reduce motor and non-motor symptoms. They may also empower people with PD and thereby address issues of self-esteem, foster personal problem-solving, and augment holistic well-being. However, there is a paucity of research determining optimal dosage and symptom-specific benefits of these therapies. If art were a drug, we would have to perform appropriately powered studies to provide these data before incorporating it into routine patient care. We therefore call for further research with properly designed studies to offer more rigorous and evidence-based support for what we intuitively think is a highly promising approach to support individuals living with PD. Given the possible positive impact on people's lives, arts-based approaches merit further development and, if proven to be effective, systematic inclusion within integrated management plans.
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- Priti Gros
- Edmond J. Safra Program in Parkinson Disease and Morton and Gloria Shulman Movement Disorders Clinic, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Neurology, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behavior, Center of Expertise for Parkinson & Movement Disorders, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Vienna Cognitive Science Hub, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neurology, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behavior, Center of Expertise for Parkinson & Movement Disorders, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Edmond J. Safra Program in Parkinson Disease and Morton and Gloria Shulman Movement Disorders Clinic, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Huang CY, Chen YA, Wu RM, Hwang IS. Neural Oscillations and Functional Significances for Prioritizing Dual-Task Walking in Parkinson's Disease. JOURNAL OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE 2024; 14:283-296. [PMID: 38457151 PMCID: PMC10977445 DOI: 10.3233/jpd-230245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Background Task prioritization involves allocating brain resources in a dual-task scenario, but the mechanistic details of how prioritization strategies affect dual-task walking performance for Parkinson's disease (PD) are little understood. Objective We investigated the performance benefits and corresponding neural signatures for people with PD during dual-task walking, using gait-prioritization (GP) and manual-prioritization (MP) strategies. Methods Participants (N = 34) were asked to hold two inter-locking rings while walking and to prioritize either taking big steps (GP strategy) or separating the two rings (MP strategy). Gait parameters and ring-touch time were measured, and scalp electroencephalograph was performed. Results Compared with the MP strategy, the GP strategy yielded faster walking speed and longer step length, whereas ring-touch time did not significantly differ between the two strategies. The MP strategy led to higher alpha (8-12 Hz) power in the posterior cortex and beta (13-35 Hz) power in the left frontal-temporal area, but the GP strategy was associated with stronger network connectivity in the beta band. Changes in walking speed and step length because of prioritization negatively correlated with changes in alpha power. Prioritization-related changes in ring-touch time correlated negatively with changes in beta power but positively with changes in beta network connectivity. Conclusions A GP strategy in dual-task walking for PD can enhance walking speed and step length without compromising performance in a secondary manual task. This strategy augments attentional focus and facilitates compensatory reinforcement of inter-regional information exchange.
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- Cheng-Ya Huang
- School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Physical Therapy Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Division of Physical Therapy, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, National Taiwan University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Institute of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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Kola S, Subramanian I. Updates in Parkinson's Disease Integrative Therapies: an Evidence-Based Review. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep 2023; 23:717-726. [PMID: 37921943 DOI: 10.1007/s11910-023-01312-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/05/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review summarizes recent evidence-based integrative therapies for Parkinson's disease (PD) that may improve motor and non-motor symptoms, enhance quality of life, and alter disease progression. RECENT FINDINGS Imaging studies have demonstrated that aerobic exercise changes brain structure and function, while strength training improves posture and balance. Loneliness is associated with worsening PD severity, but social prescribing and cognitive behavioral therapy may effectively foster connections. Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine practices including yoga, meditation, tai chi, and acupuncture may help improve mobility, mood, sleep, and quality of life. Art therapy enhances visuospatial skills, whereas music and dance therapy can alleviate freezing of gait. Several studies demonstrate successful use of these integrative strategies virtually, thereby improving patient accessibility and participation. PD management has broadened to include integrative approaches combining conventional and complementary therapies. Potential benefits of movement, nutrition, sleep, socialization, and mind-body practices have been confirmed with several recent randomized controlled trials.
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- Sushma Kola
- Department of Neurology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.
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- Department of Neurology, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- SW PADRECC, Veterans Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Metzler-Baddeley C, Busse M, Drew C, Pallmann P, Cantera J, Ioakeimidis V, Rosser A. HD-DRUM, a Tablet-Based Drumming Training App Intervention for People With Huntington Disease: App Development Study. JMIR Form Res 2023; 7:e48395. [PMID: 37801351 PMCID: PMC10589837 DOI: 10.2196/48395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Huntington disease (HD) is a neurodegenerative condition that leads to progressive loss of cognitive-executive and motor functions, largely due to basal ganglia (BG) atrophy. Currently, there are no therapeutic interventions tailored to address executive and motor dysfunction in people with HD. Music-based interventions may aid executive abilities by compensating for impaired BG-reliant timing and rhythm generation using external rhythmic beats. Here, we applied an integrated knowledge translation (IKT) framework to co-design a tablet-based rhythmic drumming training app (HD-DRUM) to stimulate executive and motor abilities in people with HD. OBJECTIVE The primary aim was to develop the HD-DRUM app for at-home use that addressed the accessibility needs of people with HD and allowed for the quantification of performance improvements and adherence for controlled clinical evaluation. METHODS The IKT framework was applied to iteratively refine the design of HD-DRUM. This process involved 3 phases of knowledge user engagement and co-design: a web-based survey of people with HD (n=29) to inform about their accessibility needs, usability testing of tablet-based touch screens as hardware solutions, and usability testing of the design and build of HD-DRUM to meet the identified accessibility needs of people affected by HD and their clinicians (n=12). RESULTS The survey identified accessibility problems due to cognitive and motor control impairments such as difficulties in finding and navigating through information and using PC keyboards and mouses to interact with apps. Tablet-based touch screens were identified as feasible and accessible solutions for app delivery. Key elements to ensure that the app design and build met the needs of people with HD were identified and implemented. These included the facilitation of intuitive navigation through the app using large and visually distinctive buttons; the use of audio and visual cues as training guides; and gamification, positive feedback, and drumming to background music as a means to increase motivation and engagement. The co-design development process resulted in the proof-of-concept HD-DRUM app that is described here according to the Template for Intervention Description and Replication checklist. HD-DRUM can be used at home, allowing the quantification of performance improvements and adherence for clinical evaluation, matching of training difficulty to users' performance levels using gamification, and future scale-up to reach a wide range of interested users. CONCLUSIONS Applying an IKT-based co-design framework involving knowledge user engagement allowed for the iterative refinement of the design and build of the tablet-based HD-DRUM app intervention, with the aim of stimulating BG-reliant cognitive and motor functions. Mapping the intervention against the Template for Intervention Description and Replication framework to describe complex interventions allowed for the detailed description of the HD-DRUM intervention and identification of areas that required refinement before finalizing the intervention protocol.
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- Claudia Metzler-Baddeley
- Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC), School of Psychology, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Trials Research, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Trials Research, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Trials Research, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC), School of Psychology, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Cardiff Brain Repair Group, School of Biosciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Tobar A, Jaramillo AP, Costa SC, Costa KT, Garcia SS. A Physical Rehabilitation Approach for Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Literature Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e44739. [PMID: 37809151 PMCID: PMC10552785 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the most common neurological ailments. With diverse motor affectations (postural instability, resting tremor, bradykinesia, and rigidity), people with Parkinson's disease (PwP) have a broad spectrum of non-motor symptoms. These include autonomic function changes, cognitive deterioration, neuropsychiatric difficulties, and sleep interruptions. Psychological disturbances, such as anxiety and sadness, are common among PwP. This discomfort is often accompanied by a decrease in general functioning, both at work and in social contacts. Furthermore, people who are experiencing psychological distress have a quick decrease in both physical and cognitive capacities. Furthermore, Pwp who also suffer from anxiety and depression are more likely to acquire dementia. It is worth noting that studies have shown good outcomes in the treatment of physical disabilities in PWP and the various therapeutics available for each affected body part, such as in the legs when they have walking problems, resting tremor in their hands, or micrography, which is a common symptom in these patients. The medical research databases PubMed/Medline, Google Scholar, and the Cochrane Library were used to look for relevant materials. Upon meticulous scrutiny, a thorough investigation was conducted on the papers at hand. A total of 10 publications were meticulously selected based on stringent qualifying criteria. The present investigation examines various perspectives regarding the physical rehabilitation of individuals diagnosed with PD. The majority of therapeutic interventions employed revolve around cutting-edge technologies, such as virtual reality (VR), combined with exercise regimens. These interventions have demonstrated notable statistical significance in terms of enhancing various physical aspects, including endurance, performance, gait capacity, perception, and overall independence in daily life activities. One of the gathered studies makes use of the therapeutic benefits of yoga to help PwP deal with their anxiety and improve their mental health. Based on the aforementioned information, further investigation is required to ascertain the optimal approach for physical rehabilitation management and develop diverse strategies aimed at assisting individuals with PD in attaining physical autonomy.
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- Andrea Tobar
- Rehabilitation Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE), Quito, ECU
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- General Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE), Quito, ECU
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- Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE), Quito, ECU
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Ling Y, Xu C, Wen X, Li J, Gao J, Luo B. Cortical responses to auditory stimulation predict the prognosis of patients with disorders of consciousness. Clin Neurophysiol 2023; 153:11-20. [PMID: 37385110 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2023.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the prognosis of patients with disorders of consciousness (DoC) using auditory stimulation with electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings. METHODS We enrolled 72 patients with DoC in the study, which involved subjecting patients to auditory stimulation while EEG responses were recorded. Coma Recovery Scale-Revised (CRS-R) scores and Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) were determined for each patient and followed up for three months. A frequency spectrum analysis was performed on the EEG recordings. Finally, the power spectral density (PSD) index was used to predict the prognosis of patients with DoC based on a support vector machine (SVM) model. RESULTS Power spectral analyses revealed that the cortical response to auditory stimulation showed a decreasing trend with decreasing consciousness levels. Auditory stimulation-induced changes in absolute PSD at the delta and theta bands were positively correlated with the CRS-R and GOS scores. Furthermore, these cortical responses to auditory stimulation had a good ability to discriminate between good and poor prognoses of patients with DoC. CONCLUSIONS Auditory stimulation-induced changes in the PSD were highly predictive of DoC outcomes. SIGNIFICANCE Our findings showed that cortical responses to auditory stimulation may be an important electrophysiological indicator of prognosis in patients with DoC.
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- Yi Ling
- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Department of Neurology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Hangzhou Mingzhou Brain Rehabilitation Hospital, Hangzhou 311215, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Hangzhou Mingzhou Brain Rehabilitation Hospital, Hangzhou 311215, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, China.
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Fernandez-Del-Olmo M, Sánchez-Molina JA, Novo-Ponte S, Fogelson N. Directed connectivity in Parkinson's disease patients during over-ground and treadmill walking. Exp Gerontol 2023; 178:112220. [PMID: 37230335 DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2023.112220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Treadmill walking is considered a useful therapeutic tool for improving gait in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. The study investigated the role of top-down, frontal-parietal versus bottom-up parietal-frontal networks, during over-ground and treadmill walking in PD and control subjects, using functional connectivity. To this end, EEG was recorded simultaneously, during a ten-minute period of continuous walking either over-ground or on a treadmill, in thirteen PD patients and thirteen age-matched controls. We evaluated EEG directed connectivity, using phase transfer entropy in three frequency bands: theta, alpha and beta. PD patients showed increased top-down connectivity during over-ground compared with treadmill walking, in the beta frequency range. Control subjects showed no significant differences in connectivity between the two walking conditions. Our results suggest that in PD patients, OG walking was associated with increased allocation of attentional resources, compared with that on the TL. These functional connectivity modulations may shed further light on the mechanisms underlying treadmill versus overground walking in PD.
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Humanities, University Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain.
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Scataglini S, Van Dyck Z, Declercq V, Van Cleemput G, Struyf N, Truijen S. Effect of Music Based Therapy Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) Using Wearable Device in Rehabilitation of Neurological Patients: A Systematic Review. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:5933. [PMID: 37447782 DOI: 10.3390/s23135933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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(1) Background: Even though music therapy is acknowledged to have positive benefits in neurology, there is still a lack of knowledge in the literature about the applicability of music treatments in clinical practice with a neurological population using wearable devices. (2) Methods: a systematic review was conducted following PRISMA 2020 guidelines on the 29 October 2022, searching in five databases: PubMed, PEDro, Medline, Web of Science, and Science Direct. (3) Results: A total of 2964 articles were found, including 413 from PubMed, 248 from Web of Science, 2110 from Science Direct, 163 from Medline, and none from PEDro. Duplicate entries, of which there were 1262, were eliminated. In the first screening phase, 1702 papers were screened for title and abstract. Subsequently, 1667 papers were removed, based on population, duplicate, outcome, and poor study design. Only 15 studies were considered after 35 papers had their full texts verified. Results showed significant values of spatiotemporal gait parameters in music-based therapy rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS), including speed, stride length, cadence, and ROM. (4) Conclusions: The current findings confirm the value of music-based therapy RAS as a favorable and effective tool to implement in the health care system for the rehabilitation of patients with movement disorders.
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- Sofia Scataglini
- 4D4ALL Lab, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Center for Health and Technology (CHaT), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
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- 4D4ALL Lab, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Center for Health and Technology (CHaT), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
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- 4D4ALL Lab, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Center for Health and Technology (CHaT), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
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- 4D4ALL Lab, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Center for Health and Technology (CHaT), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
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- 4D4ALL Lab, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Center for Health and Technology (CHaT), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
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- 4D4ALL Lab, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Center for Health and Technology (CHaT), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
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Koshimori Y, Thaut MH. Rhythmic auditory stimulation as a potential neuromodulator for Parkinson's disease. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2023:105459. [PMID: 37277293 DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2023.105459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Auditory rhythm-based therapeutic interventions such as rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) are effective in improving gait and balance and preventing falls in idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD). Research showing associated neuromodulatory effects of RAS on brain oscillations is also emerging. The neuromodulation may be induced by neural entrainment and cross-frequency oscillatory coupling. Auditory rhythm and RAS based interventions are potentially effective in improving other PD symptoms and can be extended to atypical parkinsonism.
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- Yuko Koshimori
- Music and Health Science Research Collaboratory, Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, 90 Wellesley Street West, Toronto, ON, M5S 1C5, Canada.
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- Music and Health Science Research Collaboratory, Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, 90 Wellesley Street West, Toronto, ON, M5S 1C5, Canada.
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Igusa T, Kobayashi T, Uchida H, Tsuchiya K, Akiba T, Sema S, Kaneko S, Yoshita T, Nagai S, Tanaka Y, Kikuchi S, Hirao K. Effect of gait training using rhythmic auditory stimulation on gait speed in older adults admitted to convalescent rehabilitation wards: A study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled clinical trial. Contemp Clin Trials Commun 2023; 33:101125. [PMID: 37091510 PMCID: PMC10119504 DOI: 10.1016/j.conctc.2023.101125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Background Decreased walking speed in older patients admitted to convalescent rehabilitation wards (CRWs) is one of the factors that inhibit home discharge. Therefore, interventions to improve gait speed in older patients admitted to CRWs are important, and rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) may be an effective intervention strategy. However, the effect of RAS on gait speed in older patients admitted to CRWs is not well known. Therefore, this study protocol aims to determine the feasibility of the RAS-based gait practice for older patients admitted to the CRW. Methods The study is designed as a single-center, open-label, pilot, randomized, parallel-group study. Participants will be 30 patients aged ≥65 years admitted to the CRW and randomly assigned to the experimental group (RAS-based gait practice; n = 15) or the control group (normal gait practice; n = 15). In both groups, interventions will be conducted for 30 min per session, 5 times per week for 3 weeks. The primary outcome is the change in the 10-m walk test 3 weeks after the baseline assessment. Secondary outcome is the change in the score of the Medical Outcome Study 8-Item Short-Form Health Survey and the Japanese version of the modified Gait Efficacy Scale from baseline assessment to 3 weeks later. Discussion This exploratory RCT was developed using strict scientific standards and is based on defined protocols. Thus, this study will be used to assess the viability of a larger investigation into RAS-based gait practice. If our theory is accurate, this study could serve as a foundation for establishing RAS-based gait practice in CRWs as a common rehabilitation strategy. Trial registration This study was registered in the University Hospital Medical Information Network (UMIN) clinical trials registry in Japan (UMIN000049089).
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- Takumi Igusa
- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Medical Corporation Taiseikai, Uchida Hospital, Numata, Japan
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- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Japan Community Healthcare Organization, Gunma Chuo Hospital, Maebashi, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Kurashiki Heisei Hospital, Kurashiki, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nagano University of Health and Medicine, Nagano, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Japan Community Healthcare Organization, Gunma Chuo Hospital, Maebashi, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Medical Corporation Taiseikai, Uchida Hospital, Numata, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Medical Corporation Taiseikai, Uchida Hospital, Numata, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Medical Corporation Taiseikai, Uchida Hospital, Numata, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Medical Corporation Taiseikai, Uchida Hospital, Numata, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Medical Corporation Taiseikai, Uchida Hospital, Numata, Japan
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- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan
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- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan
- Corresponding author. Graduate School of Health Sciences, Gunma University, 3-39-22 Showa, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8514, Japan.
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Naro A, Pignolo L, Bruschetta D, Calabrò RS. Data on a novel approach examining the role of the cerebellum in gait performance improvement in patients with Parkinson disease receiving neurologic music therapy. Data Brief 2023; 47:109013. [PMID: 36936642 PMCID: PMC10014267 DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2023.109013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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Individuals with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD) benefit from Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) concerning gait impairment recovery. In PD, RAS may help eliciting rhythmic and automatized motor responses, including gait, by bypassing the deteriorated internal "clock" within basal ganglia for automatic and rhythmic motricity. We aimed at exploring the contribution of the cerebellum to this "bypass effect" in response to RAS. To this end, we examined the cerebellum-cerebral connectivity indices using conventional EEG recording to assess whether the cerebellum contributes to RAS-based post-training effects in persons with PD. Fifty PD patients were randomly assigned to an 8-week training program using Gait-Trainer3 with or without RAS. We measured the Functional Gait Assessment, the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale, the Berg Balance Scale, the Tinetti Falls Efficacy Scale, the 10-meter walking test, the timed up-and-go test, and the gait quality index derived from gait analysis before and after the end of the training. A standard EEG during gait on the GT3 was also recorded and submitted to eLORETA analysis. Particularly, we focused on the time course of the gait-related activities (which were characterized using the maximum amplitude vertex across the gait cycles) within each brain region of interest. These clinical and electrophysiological measures could be used to monitor the improvement in gait performance in standard clinical settings and to develop new rehabilitation protocols focusing on a holistic functional recovery approach.
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- Antonino Naro
- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo, Messina, Italy
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo, Messina, Italy
- Corresponding author at: IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo; via Palermo, SS113, C.da Casazza, 98124 Messina, Italy.
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Kong L, Zhang X, Meng L, Xue H, Zhou W, Meng X, Zhang Q, Shen J. Effects of music therapy intervention on gait disorders in persons with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review of clinical trials. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2023; 73:104629. [PMID: 36963169 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2023.104629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Music Therapy (MT) is a unique treatment method for Persons with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS) that can accelerate their functional recovery. MT has been proven to adjust the gait performance of PwMS in a short period. Its therapeutic effects in gait disorders of PwMS for long-term intervention are also starting to draw interest, but it has yet to be investigated. AIM This review aimed to systematically examine the outcomes of PwMS with gait disorders after receiving MT intervention. METHODS A systematic review has been performed using several academic databases with keywords such as music therapy, multiple sclerosis, and gait. The study protocol was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42022365668). RESULTS A total of 405 studies were initially identified. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, twelve studies were finally included. The results showed that all PwMS received MT intervention with different strategies, and ten studies confirmed that gait disorders of PwMS were effectively improved by MT intervention. CONCLUSION Most previous studies focused on the transient effects of MT on the gait performance of PwMS. This review bridges gaps in the long-term intervention of MT on gait disorders of PwMS and offers references for therapists to design treatment plans. According to this review, MT intervention has positive therapeutic effects on gait disorders in PwMS.
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- Lingyu Kong
- Physical Education and Sports School, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215021, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215021, PR. China
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- Physical Education and Sports School, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215021, PR China
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- Physical Education and Sports School, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215021, PR China
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- Physical Education and Sports School, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215021, PR China
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- Physical Education and Sports School, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215021, PR China
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- Physical Education and Sports School, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215021, PR China.
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- Rehabilitation Diagnosis and Treatment Center, Shanghai Yongci Rehabilitation Hospital, Shanghai, 201107, PR. China.
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Lee H, Ko B. Effects of Music-Based Interventions on Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms in Patients with Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:1046. [PMID: 36673802 PMCID: PMC9859027 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20021046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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This systematic review and meta-analysis examined previous studies on music-based interventions for individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The effectiveness of the interventions on various motor and non-motor outcomes was evaluated. This review was conducted by searching PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Cochrane Library CENTRAL prior to June 2022 for randomized controlled trial (RCT) and controlled clinical trial (CCT) studies published in English. Data were expressed as weighted/standardized mean difference (MD/SMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). I2 index was used for heterogeneity. The initial search identified 745 studies, and 13 studies involving 417 participants with PD which met the inclusion criteria included in this review. The results of the meta-analysis revealed that music-based interventions can significantly improve walking velocity (MD = 0.12, 95% CI = 0.07~0.16, p < 0.00001), stride length (MD = 0.04, 95% CI = 0.02~0.07, p = 0.002), and mobility (MD = −1.05, 95% CI = −1.53~−0.57, p < 0.0001). However, the results did not support significant effects for music-based interventions on cadence (MD = 3.21, 95% CI = −4.15~10.57, p = 0.39), cognitive flexibility (MD = 20.91, 95% CI = −10.62~52.44, p = 0.19), inhibition (SMD = 0.07, 95% CI = −0.40~0.55, p = 0.76), and quality of life (SMD = −0.68, 95% CI= −1.68~0.32, p = 0.18). The findings suggest that music-based interventions are effective for the improvement of some motor symptoms, but evidence for non-motor symptoms is limited. Further high-quality studies with a larger sample size are required to obtain the robust effects of music-based interventions on various outcomes among patients with PD.
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- Hyunjung Lee
- Department of Music Therapy, Graduate School, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Music, Graduate School, Hansei University, Gunpo 15852, Republic of Korea
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Zhang M, Li F, Wang D, Ba X, Liu Z. Mapping Research Trends from 20 Years of Publications in Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 20:215. [PMID: 36612537 PMCID: PMC9819413 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20010215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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This study aims to create an all-around insight into the evolutions, status, and global trends of rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) research via enhanced bibliometric methods for the 2001-2020 time period. Articles concerning RAS were extracted from the Web of Science database. CiteSpace, Bibliometrix, VOSviewer, and Graphpad Prism were employed to analyze publication patterns and research trends. A total of 586 publications related to RAS between 2001 and 2020 were retrieved from the Web of Science database. The researcher Goswami U. made the greatest contribution to this field. The University of Toronto was the institution that published the most articles. Motor dysfunction, sensory perception, and cognition are the three major domains of RAS research. Neural tracking, working memory, and neural basis may be the latest research frontiers. This study reveals the publication patterns and topic trends of RAS based on the records published between 2001 and 2020. The insights obtained provided useful references for the future research and applications of RAS.
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- Meiqi Zhang
- Department of Physical Education and Health Education, Springfield College, Springfield, MA 01109, USA
- Yale/VA Learning-Based Recovery Center, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou 121001, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Center Hospital of Jinzhou, Jinzhou 121001, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou 121001, China
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- Department of Physical Education and Health Education, Springfield College, Springfield, MA 01109, USA
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Jeong E, Ireland SJ. Criterion-Related Validation of a Music-Based Attention Assessment for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:16285. [PMID: 36498353 PMCID: PMC9738551 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192316285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The music-based attention assessment (MAA) is a melody contour identification task that evaluates different types of attention. Previous studies have examined the psychometric and physiological validity of the MAA across various age groups in clinical and typical populations. The purpose of this study was to confirm the MAA's criterion validity in individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and to correlate this with standardized neuropsychological measurements. The MAA and various neurocognitive tests (i.e., the Wechsler adult intelligence scale DST, Delis-Kaplan executive functioning scale color-word interference test, and Conner's continuous performance test) were administered to 38 patients within two weeks prior to or post to the MAA administration. Significant correlations between MAA and neurocognitive batteries were found, indicating the potential of MAA as a valid measure of different types of attention deficits. An additional multiple regression analysis revealed that MAA was a significant factor in predicting attention ability.
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- Eunju Jeong
- Department of Music Therapy, Graduate School, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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Li F, Wang D, Ba X, Liu Z, Zhang M. The comparative effects of exercise type on motor function of patients with Parkinson's disease: A three-arm randomized trial. Front Hum Neurosci 2022; 16:1033289. [PMID: 36530197 PMCID: PMC9751317 DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2022.1033289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Yang-ge dancing is a culturally specific exercise in which people are required to perform motor skills in coordination with rhythmic music. As an integrated exercise with both physical (decelerating the progression of aged-related motor function degeneration) and mental benefits, it has gained great popularity in China, especially among middle-aged and older adults. It remains largely unknown whether Yang-ge dancing (YG) can effectively improve main symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD), while conventional exercise rehabilitation program has been recommended in the hospital setting. To this end, this study aimed to investigate the comparative effects of exercise therapy on motor function of PD patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS A sample of 51 PD patients were randomly assigned to Yang-ge dancing, conventional exercise, or conventional exercise with music. Participants in each group performed 60 min per session, five sessions per week of interventions for 4 weeks. All the participants were assessed using the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale-motor examination, Berg balance test, timed up and go test, and Purdue pegboard test. Motor performances were examined before and after intervention. RESULTS All the three groups were benefited from exercise. Compared to conventional exercise, the Yang-ge dancing and conventional exercise with music had additional positive effects in mobility with reference to baseline.In addition, compared to the two conventional exercise groups (either with/without music), the Yang-ge dancing further enhanced manual dexterity. CONCLUSION Exercise with rhythmic auditory stimulation optimized mobility in PD, while YG dance specifically contributed to improvement in manual dexterity. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTERATION [https://clinicaltrials.gov/], identifier [ChiCTR2200061252].
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- Fang Li
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Center Hospital of Jinzhou, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Physical Education and Health Education, Springfield College, Springfield, MA, United States
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- Department of Physical Education and Health Education, Springfield College, Springfield, MA, United States
- Learning-Based Recovery Center, Yale University, New Haven, CT, United States
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Wang L, Li F, Tang L. Chronic effects of different exercise types on brain activity in healthy older adults and those with Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review. Front Physiol 2022; 13:1031803. [DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.1031803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objective: This study aimed to compare the regulation of brain activity by different kinds of long-term exercises (Tai Chi, treadmill training, and dancing) in healthy older adults and those with PD.Methods: From January 2000 to October 2021, the electronic databases PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus were searched. All articles were screened throughout the inclusion and exclusion criteria, which was followed by PICOS criteria. Finally, all articles were systematically reviewed with analyses.Results: 29 studies were identified for this review, 24 of which were finally included in a group of healthy older adults, and five of which in a group of people with PD. All studies showed that significant changes were showed on people with PD and healthy older adults’ brain activity after three terms of the exercises we chose. An inverse change trend on the functional connectivity in people with PD was observed after treadmill training, whereas increased brain activity, cognitive function, memory, and emotion were noticed in healthy older adults.Conclusion: Our findings suggest that different patterns of brain activity were also observed between healthy older adults and people with PD after treadmill training. However, more robust evidence and comprehensive studies are needed to determine if there is a difference between healthy older adults and people with PD.
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Semprini M, Lencioni T, Hinterlang W, Vassallo C, Scarpetta S, Maludrottu S, Iandolo R, Carè M, Laffranchi M, Chiappalone M, Ferrarin M, De Michieli L, Jonsdottir J. User-centered design and development of TWIN-Acta: A novel control suite of the TWIN lower limb exoskeleton for the rehabilitation of persons post-stroke. Front Neurosci 2022; 16:915707. [PMID: 36507352 PMCID: PMC9729698 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2022.915707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Introduction Difficulties faced while walking are common symptoms after stroke, significantly reducing the quality of life. Walking recovery is therefore one of the main priorities of rehabilitation. Wearable powered exoskeletons have been developed to provide lower limb assistance and enable training for persons with gait impairments by using typical physiological movement patterns. Exoskeletons were originally designed for individuals without any walking capacities, such as subjects with complete spinal cord injuries. Recent systematic reviews suggested that lower limb exoskeletons could be valid tools to restore independent walking in subjects with residual motor function, such as persons post-stroke. To ensure that devices meet end-user needs, it is important to understand and incorporate their perspectives. However, only a limited number of studies have followed such an approach in the post-stroke population. Methods The aim of the study was to identify the end-users needs and to develop a user-centered-based control system for the TWIN lower limb exoskeleton to provide post-stroke rehabilitation. We thus describe the development and validation, by clinical experts, of TWIN-Acta: a novel control suite for TWIN, specifically designed for persons post-stroke. We detailed the conceived control strategy and developmental phases, and reported evaluation sessions performed on healthy clinical experts and people post-stroke to evaluate TWIN-Acta usability, acceptability, and barriers to usage. At each developmental stage, the clinical experts received a one-day training on the TWIN exoskeleton equipped with the TWIN-Acta control suite. Data on usability, acceptability, and limitations to system usage were collected through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Results The system received overall good usability and acceptability ratings and resulted in a well-conceived and safe approach. All experts gave excellent ratings regarding the possibility of modulating the assistance provided by the exoskeleton during the movement execution and concluded that the TWIN-Acta would be useful in gait rehabilitation for persons post-stroke. The main limit was the low level of system learnability, attributable to the short-time of usage. This issue can be minimized with prolonged training and must be taken into consideration when planning rehabilitation. Discussion This study showed the potential of the novel control suite TWIN-Acta for gait rehabilitation and efficacy studies are the next step in its evaluation process.
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- Marianna Semprini
- Rehab Technologies Lab, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics, and Systems Engineering (DIBRIS), Universitá degli Studi di Genova, Genoa, Italy
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- Rehab Technologies Lab, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy
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- Rehab Technologies Lab, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy
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- Rehab Technologies Lab, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy
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- Rehab Technologies Lab, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy,Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics, and Systems Engineering (DIBRIS), Universitá degli Studi di Genova, Genoa, Italy
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- Rehab Technologies Lab, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy
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- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milan, Italy,*Correspondence: Maurizio Ferrarin,
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Tomaino CM. Auditory Cueing of Pre-Learned Skills and Role of Subcortical Information Processing to Maximize Rehabilitative Outcomes Bridging Science and Music-Based Interventions. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:2207. [PMID: 36360548 PMCID: PMC9690190 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10112207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Auditory entrainment of motor function is a fundamental tool in neurologic music therapy with many studies demonstrating improved clinical outcomes in people with movement disorders such as Parkinson's Disease, acquired brain injuries, and stroke. However, the specific mechanisms of action within neural networks and cortical regions that are aroused and influenced by auditory entrainment still need to be identified. This paper draws from some contemporary neuroscience studies that indicate the role of the cerebellum and other subcortical systems in modulating pre-learned motor schema and proposes a possible rationale for the success of auditory entrainment within neurologic music therapy.
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- Concetta M Tomaino
- Institute for Music and Neurologic Function, Mount Vernon, NY 10552, USA
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Wu Z, Kong L, Zhang Q. Research Progress of Music Therapy on Gait Intervention in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19159568. [PMID: 35954925 PMCID: PMC9368619 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Music therapy is an effective way to treat the gait disorders caused by Parkinson’s disease. Rhythm music stimulation, therapeutic singing, and therapeutic instrument performance are often used in clinical practice. The mechanisms of music therapy on the gait of patients with Parkinson’s disease include the compensation mechanism of cerebellum recruitment, rhythm entrainment, acceleration of motor learning, stimulation of neural coherence, and increase of cortical activity. All mechanisms work together to complete the intervention of music therapy on patients’ gait and help patients to recover better. In this paper, the effect of music therapy on gait disorders in Parkinson’s disease patients was reviewed, and some suggestions were put forward.
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Ye X, Li L, He R, Jia Y, Poon W. Rhythmic auditory stimulation promotes gait recovery in Parkinson's patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Neurol 2022; 13:940419. [PMID: 35968291 PMCID: PMC9366143 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.940419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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ObjectiveUsing rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) to improve gait disturbance in Parkinson's disease (PD) is an available treatment option, yet a consensus on its effectiveness remains controversial. We summarized the effects of RAS on gait, functional activity and quality of life in PD patients through a systematic review and meta-analysis.MethodsPubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Medline, and Cochrane Library databases were initially searched to identify relevant literature up to August 2021. Next, the methodological quality of eligible comparative studies was assessed by the Physiotherapy Evidence Database Scale. The treatment effects to clinical outcome in relation to gait, motor activities, and quality of life were analyzed.ResultsA total of 18 studies consisted of 774 subjects were included in this meta-analysis. Comparing with the control group, RAS had significantly increased stride length (p < 0.001), accelerated gait speed (p < 0.001), reduced the occurrence of freezing events during walking (P = 0.009), achieved an improvement in Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) II (P = 0.030), UPDRS-III (P < 0.001) and Parkinson's Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire (PDQL) (p = 0.009) scores over an interval of 1–26 months.ConclusionIn this meta-analysis of 18 randomized controlled trials, we have demonstrated that RAS improves the general motor functions (UPDRS-III), particularly in gait, mobility and quality of life, in patients with Parkinson's disease.
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- Xiaofan Ye
- Neuromedicine Center, University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Neuromedicine Center, University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Physiotherapy Department, University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Core Laboratory, University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Neuromedicine Center, University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- *Correspondence: Waisang Poon
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Bringas Vega ML, Pedroso Ibáñez I, Razzaq FA, Zhang M, Morales Chacón L, Ren P, Galan Garcia L, Gan P, Virues Alba T, Lopez Naranjo C, Jahanshahi M, Bosch-Bayard J, Valdes-Sosa PA. The Effect of Neuroepo on Cognition in Parkinson's Disease Patients Is Mediated by Electroencephalogram Source Activity. Front Neurosci 2022; 16:841428. [PMID: 35844232 PMCID: PMC9280298 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2022.841428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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We report on the quantitative electroencephalogram (qEEG) and cognitive effects of Neuroepo in Parkinson's disease (PD) from a double-blind safety trial (https://clinicaltrials.gov/, number NCT04110678). Neuroepo is a new erythropoietin (EPO) formulation with a low sialic acid content with satisfactory results in animal models and tolerance in healthy participants and PD patients. In this study, 26 PD patients were assigned randomly to Neuroepo (n = 15) or placebo (n = 11) groups to test the tolerance of the drug. Outcome variables were neuropsychological tests and resting-state source qEEG at baseline and 6 months after administering the drug. Probabilistic Canonical Correlation Analysis was used to extract latent variables for the cognitive and for qEEG variables that shared a common source of variance. We obtained canonical variates for Cognition and qEEG with a correlation of 0.97. Linear Mixed Model analysis showed significant positive dependence of the canonical variate cognition on the dose and the confounder educational level (p = 0.003 and p = 0.02, respectively). Additionally, in the mediation equation, we found a positive dependence of Cognition with qEEG for (p = < 0.0001) and with dose (p = 0.006). Despite the small sample, both tests were powered over 89%. A combined mediation model showed that 66% of the total effect of the cognitive improvement was mediated by qEEG (p = 0.0001), with the remaining direct effect between dose and Cognition (p = 0.002), due to other causes. These results suggest that Neuroepo has a positive influence on Cognition in PD patients and that a large portion of this effect is mediated by brain mechanisms reflected in qEEG.
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- Maria L. Bringas Vega
- Ministry of Education (MOE) Key Lab for Neuroinformation, The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
- International Center of Neurological Restoration (CIREN), La Habana, Cuba
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- Ministry of Education (MOE) Key Lab for Neuroinformation, The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Ministry of Education (MOE) Key Lab for Neuroinformation, The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Ministry of Education (MOE) Key Lab for Neuroinformation, The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Ministry of Education (MOE) Key Lab for Neuroinformation, The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Ministry of Education (MOE) Key Lab for Neuroinformation, The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Ministry of Education (MOE) Key Lab for Neuroinformation, The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
- UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, United Kingdom
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- Ministry of Education (MOE) Key Lab for Neuroinformation, The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
- McGill Centre for Integrative Neuroscience, Montreal Neurological Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Ministry of Education (MOE) Key Lab for Neuroinformation, The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
- McGill Centre for Integrative Neuroscience, Montreal Neurological Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Xu C, He Z, Shen Z, Huang F. Potential Benefits of Music Therapy on Stroke Rehabilitation. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:9386095. [PMID: 35757506 PMCID: PMC9217607 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9386095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Stroke is associated with a high rate of disability and mortality, and survivors are usually accompanied with dysphagia, aphasia, motor dysfunction, cognitive impairment, depression, and other complications. In the past decades, many studies have been conducted to reveal the pathogenesis and pathological mechanisms of stroke. Furthermore, treatment methods have been developed that contribute to the elevated survival rate of stroke patients. Early rehabilitation poststroke is starting to be recognized as important and has been receiving increasing attention in order to further improve the quality of life of the patients. As an emerging method of poststroke rehabilitation, music therapy can help attenuate dysphagia and aphasia, improve cognition and motor function, alleviate negative moods, and accelerate neurological recovery in stroke patients. This review helps summarize the recent progress that has been made using music therapy in stroke rehabilitation and is aimed at providing clinical evidence for the treatment of stroke patients.
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- Chengyan Xu
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Children's Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Outpatient, The Children's Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Children's Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Science and Education, Hangzhou Women's Hospital, Hangzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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Allen NE, Canning CG, Almeida LRS, Bloem BR, Keus SH, Löfgren N, Nieuwboer A, Verheyden GS, Yamato TP, Sherrington C. Interventions for preventing falls in Parkinson's disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2022; 6:CD011574. [PMID: 35665915 PMCID: PMC9169540 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd011574.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Most people with Parkinson's disease (PD) experience at least one fall during the course of their disease. Several interventions designed to reduce falls have been studied. An up-to-date synthesis of evidence for interventions to reduce falls in people with PD will assist with informed decisions regarding fall-prevention interventions for people with PD. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of interventions designed to reduce falls in people with PD. SEARCH METHODS CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, four other databases and two trials registers were searched on 16 July 2020, together with reference checking, citation searching and contact with study authors to identify additional studies. We also conducted a top-up search on 13 October 2021. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of interventions that aimed to reduce falls in people with PD and reported the effect on falls. We excluded interventions that aimed to reduce falls due to syncope. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard Cochrane Review procedures. Primary outcomes were rate of falls and number of people who fell at least once. Secondary outcomes were the number of people sustaining one or more fall-related fractures, quality of life, adverse events and economic outcomes. The certainty of the evidence was assessed using GRADE. MAIN RESULTS This review includes 32 studies with 3370 participants randomised. We included 25 studies of exercise interventions (2700 participants), three studies of medication interventions (242 participants), one study of fall-prevention education (53 participants) and three studies of exercise plus education (375 participants). Overall, participants in the exercise trials and the exercise plus education trials had mild to moderate PD, while participants in the medication trials included those with more advanced disease. All studies had a high or unclear risk of bias in one or more items. Illustrative risks demonstrating the absolute impact of each intervention are presented in the summary of findings tables. Twelve studies compared exercise (all types) with a control intervention (an intervention not thought to reduce falls, such as usual care or sham exercise) in people with mild to moderate PD. Exercise probably reduces the rate of falls by 26% (rate ratio (RaR) 0.74, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.63 to 0.87; 1456 participants, 12 studies; moderate-certainty evidence). Exercise probably slightly reduces the number of people experiencing one or more falls by 10% (risk ratio (RR) 0.90, 95% CI 0.80 to 1.00; 932 participants, 9 studies; moderate-certainty evidence). We are uncertain whether exercise makes little or no difference to the number of people experiencing one or more fall-related fractures (RR 0.57, 95% CI 0.28 to 1.17; 989 participants, 5 studies; very low-certainty evidence). Exercise may slightly improve health-related quality of life immediately following the intervention (standardised mean difference (SMD) -0.17, 95% CI -0.36 to 0.01; 951 participants, 5 studies; low-certainty evidence). We are uncertain whether exercise has an effect on adverse events or whether exercise is a cost-effective intervention for fall prevention. Three studies trialled a cholinesterase inhibitor (rivastigmine or donepezil). Cholinesterase inhibitors may reduce the rate of falls by 50% (RaR 0.50, 95% CI 0.44 to 0.58; 229 participants, 3 studies; low-certainty evidence). However, we are uncertain if this medication makes little or no difference to the number of people experiencing one or more falls (RR 1.01, 95% CI 0.90 to 1.14230 participants, 3 studies) and to health-related quality of life (EQ5D Thermometer mean difference (MD) 3.00, 95% CI -3.06 to 9.06; very low-certainty evidence). Cholinesterase inhibitors may increase the rate of non fall-related adverse events by 60% (RaR 1.60, 95% CI 1.28 to 2.01; 175 participants, 2 studies; low-certainty evidence). Most adverse events were mild and transient in nature. No data was available regarding the cost-effectiveness of medication for fall prevention. We are uncertain of the effect of education compared to a control intervention on the number of people who fell at least once (RR 10.89, 95% CI 1.26 to 94.03; 53 participants, 1 study; very low-certainty evidence), and no data were available for the other outcomes of interest for this comparisonWe are also uncertain (very low-certainty evidence) whether exercise combined with education makes little or no difference to the number of falls (RaR 0.46, 95% CI 0.12 to 1.85; 320 participants, 2 studies), the number of people sustaining fall-related fractures (RR 1.45, 95% CI 0.40 to 5.32,320 participants, 2 studies), or health-related quality of life (PDQ39 MD 0.05, 95% CI -3.12 to 3.23, 305 participants, 2 studies). Exercise plus education may make little or no difference to the number of people experiencing one or more falls (RR 0.89, 95% CI 0.75 to 1.07; 352 participants, 3 studies; low-certainty evidence). We are uncertain whether exercise combined with education has an effect on adverse events or is a cost-effective intervention for fall prevention. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS: Exercise interventions probably reduce the rate of falls, and probably slightly reduce the number of people falling in people with mild to moderate PD. Cholinesterase inhibitors may reduce the rate of falls, but we are uncertain if they have an effect on the number of people falling. The decision to use these medications needs to be balanced against the risk of non fall-related adverse events, though these adverse events were predominantly mild or transient in nature. Further research in the form of large, high-quality RCTs are required to determine the relative impact of different types of exercise and different levels of supervision on falls, and how this could be influenced by disease severity. Further work is also needed to increase the certainty of the effects of medication and further explore falls prevention education interventions both delivered alone and in combination with exercise.
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- Natalie E Allen
- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Movement Disorders and Parkinson's Disease Clinic, Roberto Santos General Hospital, Salvador, Brazil
- Motor Behavior and Neurorehabilitation Research Group, Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health, Salvador, Brazil
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- Raboud University Medical Centre; Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour; Department of Neurology, Centre of Expertise for Parkinson & Movement Disorders, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Quality and Improvement, OLVG, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Physiotherapy, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Masters and Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Wang L, Peng JL, Ou-Yang JB, Gan L, Zeng S, Wang HY, Zuo GC, Qiu L. Effects of Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation on Gait and Motor Function in Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Randomized Controlled Studies. Front Neurol 2022; 13:818559. [PMID: 35493833 PMCID: PMC9053573 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.818559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Objective This study aimed to summarize the effectiveness of rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) for the treatment of gait and motor function in Parkinson's disease (PD) through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods All studies were retrieved from eight databases. The effects of RAS on PD were determined using the following indicators: gait parameters including step length, stride width, step cadence, velocity, stride length; motor function including 6 min walk test (6MWT) and timed up-and-go test (TUGT); the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS); and the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). The risk map of bias of the quality of the studies and the meta-analysis results of the indicators was prepared with RevMan 5.2 software. Results Twenty-one studies were included in the systematic review, and 14 studies were included in the meta-analysis. In the meta-analysis, the results of gait parameters, namely, velocity, step length, and stride length, were statistically significant (P < 0.05), whereas the results of cadence and stride width were not statistically significant (P ≧ 0.05). The results of 6MWT and TUGT for motor function as well as UPDRS-II, UPDRS-III, and BBS were statistically significant (P < 0.05). Conclusions RAS could improve gait parameters, walking function, balance function, and daily living activities of individuals with PD. The application of RAS in conventional rehabilitation approaches can enhance motor performance in PD. Future studies should use a large sample size and a rigorous design to obtain strong conclusions about the advantages of RAS for the treatment of gait and motor function in PD.
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- Lei Wang
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
- *Correspondence: Lei Wang
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- Tongji Medical College, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pain, Chengdu Integrated TCM and Western Medicine Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Rehabilitation Hospital Affiliated of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pain, Chengdu Integrated TCM and Western Medicine Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Rehabilitation Hospital Affiliated of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Rehabilitation Hospital Affiliated of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pain, Chengdu Integrated TCM and Western Medicine Hospital, Chengdu, China
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Naro A, Pignolo L, Bruschetta D, Calabrò RS. What about the role of the cerebellum in music-associated functional recovery? A secondary EEG analysis of a randomized clinical trial in patients with Parkinson disease. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2022; 96:57-64. [PMID: 35220062 DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2022.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Revised: 02/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) has been shown to be of help in an effective gait training of people with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD). The cerebellum may play an important role in RAS aftereffects by compensating the detrimental internal clock for automatic and rhythmic motricity. However, the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying RAS aftereffects are still poorly understood. In the present study, we tested the contribution of the cerebellum to RAS-based gait training aftereffects in people with PD by examining cerebellum-cerebral connectivity indices using standard EEG recording. We enrolled 50 patients with PD who were randomly assigned to two different modalities of treadmill gait training using GaitTrainer3 with and without RAS (non_RAS) during an 8-week training program. We measured clinical and kinematic gait indices and electrophysiological data (standard EEG recording during walking on GaitTrainer3) of both the gait trainings. We found that the greater improvement in gait performance following RAS than non_RAS training, as per clinical and kinematic assessment, was paralleled by a more evident reshape of cerebellum-brain functional connectivity with regard to specific brain areas (pre-motor, sensorimotor and temporal cortices) and gait-cycle phases (mainly 25-75% of the gait cycle duration). These findings suggest that the cerebellum mediates the reshape of sensorimotor rhythms and fronto-centroparietal connectivity in relation to specific gait-cycle phases. This may be consistent with a recovery of the internal timing mechanisms generating and controlling motor rhythmicity, eventually improving gait performance. The precise definition of the cerebellar role to gait functional recovery in people with PD may be crucial to create patient-tailored rehabilitative approaches.
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- Antonino Naro
- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo, Messina, Italy
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Sharma A, Moon E, Kim G, Kang SU. Perspectives of Circadian-Based Music Therapy for the Pathogenesis and Symptomatic Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disorders. Front Integr Neurosci 2022; 15:769142. [PMID: 35153687 PMCID: PMC8825343 DOI: 10.3389/fnint.2021.769142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Music therapy (MT) and other rhythmic-based interventions for the treatment of neurodegeneration (ND) have been successful in improving the quality of life of affected individuals. Music therapy and rhythm-based stimuli affect patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD) respectively not only through cognitive channels and subjective qualifications but also through altered brain structures and neural systems. Often implicated in the pathogenesis and resulting symptoms of these diseases is the role of aberrant circadian rhythmicity (CR), namely disrupted sleep. Recent literature suggests that proper maintenance of this timekeeping framework may be beneficial for patients with neurodegenerative disorders and serve a neuroprotective role. While music therapy can improve the quality of life for neurodegenerative patients, longitudinal studies analyzing sleep patterns of affected individuals and possible mechanisms of intervention remain sparse. Furthermore, the role of music therapy in the context of circadian rhythmicity has not been adequately explored. By analyzing the links between circadian rhythmicity, neurodegeneration, and music therapy, a more comprehensive picture emerges, suggesting that possible uses of non-pharmacological circadian-based music therapy to target mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease may enhance clinical treatment and potentially indicate neuroprotection as a preventative measure.
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- Arastu Sharma
- Neuroregeneration and Stem Cell Programs, Institute for Cell Engineering, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
- Peabody Institute Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Neuroregeneration and Stem Cell Programs, Institute for Cell Engineering, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Neuroregeneration and Stem Cell Programs, Institute for Cell Engineering, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Neuroregeneration and Stem Cell Programs, Institute for Cell Engineering, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
- Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
- *Correspondence: Sung-Ung Kang
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Ferrazzoli D, Ortelli P, Iansek R, Volpe D. Rehabilitation in movement disorders: From basic mechanisms to clinical strategies. HANDBOOK OF CLINICAL NEUROLOGY 2022; 184:341-355. [PMID: 35034747 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-819410-2.00019-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Movement disorders encompass a variety of conditions affecting the nervous system at multiple levels. The pathologic processes underlying movement disorders alter the normal neural functions and could lead to aberrant neuroplastic changes and to clinical phenomenology that is not expressed only through mere motor symptoms. Given this complexity, the responsiveness to pharmacologic and surgical therapies is often disappointing. Growing evidence supports the efficacy of neurorehabilitation for the treatment of movement disorders. Specific form of training involving both goal-based practice and aerobic training could drive and modulate neuroplasticity in order to restore the circuitries dysfunctions and to achieve behavioral gains. This chapter provides an overview of the alterations expressed in some movement disorders in terms of clinical signs and symptoms and plasticity, and suggests which ones and why tailored rehabilitation strategies should be adopted for the management of the different movement disorders.
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- Davide Ferrazzoli
- Department of Neurorehabilitation, Hospital of Vipiteno (SABES-ASDAA), Vipiteno-Sterzing, Italy; Department of Parkinson's Disease, Fresco Parkinson Center, Movement Disorders and Brain Injury Rehabilitation, "Moriggia-Pelascini" Hospital-Gravedona ed Uniti, Como, Italy
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- Department of Parkinson's Disease, Fresco Parkinson Center, Movement Disorders and Brain Injury Rehabilitation, "Moriggia-Pelascini" Hospital-Gravedona ed Uniti, Como, Italy; Department of Parkinson's Disease, Fresco Parkinson Center, Movement Disorders and Brain Injury Rehabilitation, "Moriggia-Pelascini" Hospital-Gravedona ed Uniti, Como, Italy
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- Clinical Research Centre for Movement Disorders and Gait, National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence, Monash Health, Cheltenham, VIC, Australia; School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Fresco Parkinson Center, Villa Margherita, S. Stefano Riabilitazione, Vicenza, Italy
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Braun Janzen T, Koshimori Y, Richard NM, Thaut MH. Rhythm and Music-Based Interventions in Motor Rehabilitation: Current Evidence and Future Perspectives. Front Hum Neurosci 2022; 15:789467. [PMID: 35111007 PMCID: PMC8801707 DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2021.789467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Research in basic and clinical neuroscience of music conducted over the past decades has begun to uncover music’s high potential as a tool for rehabilitation. Advances in our understanding of how music engages parallel brain networks underpinning sensory and motor processes, arousal, reward, and affective regulation, have laid a sound neuroscientific foundation for the development of theory-driven music interventions that have been systematically tested in clinical settings. Of particular significance in the context of motor rehabilitation is the notion that musical rhythms can entrain movement patterns in patients with movement-related disorders, serving as a continuous time reference that can help regulate movement timing and pace. To date, a significant number of clinical and experimental studies have tested the application of rhythm- and music-based interventions to improve motor functions following central nervous injury and/or degeneration. The goal of this review is to appraise the current state of knowledge on the effectiveness of music and rhythm to modulate movement spatiotemporal patterns and restore motor function. By organizing and providing a critical appraisal of a large body of research, we hope to provide a revised framework for future research on the effectiveness of rhythm- and music-based interventions to restore and (re)train motor function.
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- Thenille Braun Janzen
- Center of Mathematics, Computing and Cognition, Universidade Federal do ABC, São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
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- Music and Health Science Research Collaboratory, Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Brain Health Imaging Centre, CAMH, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Music and Health Science Research Collaboratory, Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Faculty of Music, Belmont University, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Music and Health Science Research Collaboratory, Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- *Correspondence: Michael H. Thaut,
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Osborne JA, Botkin R, Colon-Semenza C, DeAngelis TR, Gallardo OG, Kosakowski H, Martello J, Pradhan S, Rafferty M, Readinger JL, Whitt AL, Ellis TD. Physical Therapist Management of Parkinson Disease: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American Physical Therapy Association. Phys Ther 2021; 102:6485202. [PMID: 34963139 PMCID: PMC9046970 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzab302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A clinical practice guideline on Parkinson disease was developed by an American Physical Therapy Association volunteer guideline development group that consisted of physical therapists and a neurologist. The guideline was based on systematic reviews of current scientific and clinical information and accepted approaches for management of Parkinson disease. The Spanish version of this clinical practice guideline is available as a supplement (Suppl. Appendix 1).
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- Jacqueline A Osborne
- Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, Brooks Institute of Higher Learning, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Botkin Rehab Services, Physical Therapy, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA
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- Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Services, Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Physical Therapy, Downey, California, USA
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- Address all correspondence to Dr Kosakowski care of the Department of Practice of the American Physical Therapy Association at:
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- University of Washington, Rehabilitation Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Northwestern University, Center for Education in Health Sciences, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Services, Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Kim H, Kim E, Yun SJ, Kang MG, Shin HI, Mo B, Seo HG. Robot-assisted gait training with auditory and visual cues in Parkinson's disease: a randomized controlled trial. Ann Phys Rehabil Med 2021; 65:101620. [PMID: 34896605 DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2021.101620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) may have beneficial effects on Parkinson's disease (PD); however, the evidence to date is inconsistent. OBJECTIVES This study compared the effects of RAGT and treadmill training (TT) on gait speed, dual-task gait performance, and changes in resting-state brain functional connectivity in individuals with PD. METHODS In this prospective, single-center, randomized controlled trial with a parallel two-group design, 44 participants were randomly allocated to undergo 12 sessions (3 times per week for 4 weeks) of RAGT or TT. The primary outcome was gait speed on the 10-m walk test (10mWT) under comfortable walking conditions. Secondary outcomes included dual-task interference on gait speed, balance, disability scores, fear of falling, freezing of gait, and brain functional connectivity changes. All clinical outcomes were measured before (T0), immediately after (T1), and 1 month after treatment (T2). RESULTS The mean (SD) age of the participants was 68.1 (8.1) years, and mean disease duration 108.0 (61.5) months. The groups did not significantly differ on the 10mWT (T0-T1, p=0.726, Cohen's d=0.133; T0-T2, p=0.778, Cohen's d=0.121). We observed a significant time-by-group interaction (F=3.236, p=0.045) for cognitive dual-task interference, controlling for confounders. After treatment, coupling was decreased to a greater extent with RAGT than TT between the visual and dorsal attention networks (p=0.015), between bilateral fronto-parietal networks (p=0.043), and between auditory and medial temporal networks (p=0.018). Improvement in cognitive dual-task interference was positively correlated with enhanced visual and medial temporal network coupling overall (r=0.386, p=0.029) and with TT (r=0.545, p=0.024) but not RAGT (r=0.151, p=0.590). CONCLUSIONS RAGT was not superior to intensity-matched TT on improving gait functions in individuals with PD but may be beneficial in improving gait ability under cognitive dual-task conditions. The therapeutic mechanism and key functional connectivity changes associated with improvement may differ between treatment strategies.
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- Heejae Kim
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Machado Sotomayor MJ, Arufe-Giráldez V, Ruíz-Rico G, Navarro-Patón R. Music Therapy and Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review from 2015-2020. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:11618. [PMID: 34770129 PMCID: PMC8582661 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182111618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Parkinson's disease can be approached from various points of view, one of which is music therapy-a complementary therapy to a pharmacological one. This work aims to compile the scientific evidence published in the last five years (2015-2020) on the effects of music therapy in patients with Parkinson's disease. A systematic review has been performed using the Web of Science and Scopus databases with the descriptors "music therapy" and "Parkinson's disease". A total of 281 eligible articles were identified, which, after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, were reduced to 58 papers. The results display a great diversity of evidence, confirming positive effects on various spheres. All mentioned patients with Parkinson's disease had experienced different music therapy programs. Some studies focused on the motor component, which can be addressed through listening, body rhythm, and rhythmic auditory stimulation. Other studies confirm effects on communication, swallowing, breathing, and the emotional aspect through programs that focus on singing, either individually or in groups, in order to improve the quality of life of people with PD. It was concluded that music therapy programs can achieve improvements in various areas of patients with Parkinson's.
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- Department of Specific Teaching Training and Research and Diagnosis Methods in Education, University of A Coruña, 15001 A Coruña, Spain
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- Department of Education, Educational Sciences Faculty, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain;
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- Department of Applied Learning, Faculty of Teacher Training, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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Readinger J, Eastlack M, Von Nieda K, Kantak S, Sawyer K. Feasibility and longitudinal effects of repeated participation in an annual, brief and intense exercise program in individuals with Parkinson's disease: A case report. Physiother Theory Pract 2021; 38:3194-3205. [PMID: 34313192 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2021.1952667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Functional decline is expected over time in persons with Parkinson's disease (PD). Intense exercise (RPE ≥ 5-7/10), incorporating motor learning principles, may be beneficial. Purpose:The purpose of this case report is to describe the feasibility and longitudinal effects after individuals with PD participated in multiple, 3.5-day, intensive exercise programs called Movement Camp (Camp). METHODS Developed based on the principles of skill, capacity, and motivation, the Camp was offered four times (spring 2014-spring 2017) over the course of three years. Camp consisted of 3.5 days, with approximately 5.5 hours of exercise per day. The four participants on whom we are reporting were selected because they participated in three or more Camps, thus providing longitudinal data. Participants rotated through high-intensity, one-hour exercise stations targeting balance, endurance, gait, upper extremity function and three 30-minute group training sessions. Balance (Mini-BESTest), endurance (six-minute walk test), gait speed, and function (five times sit-to-stand) were examined. RESULTS Testing was completed prior to, post, and six weeks post intervention. Over three years, participants maintained or improved performance on most measures. CONCLUSION The outcomes of this case report suggest that brief, intensive exercise based on motor learning principles is feasible and may maintain or improve function in persons with PD over three years.
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- Janet Readinger
- Department of Physical Therapy, Arcadia University, Glenside, PA, United States
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Arcadia University, Glenside, PA, United States
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Arcadia University, Glenside, PA, United States
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Arcadia University, Glenside, PA, United States
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Arcadia University, Glenside, PA, United States
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Fiorente N, Calabrò RS. Beyond Robotics and Virtual Reality: It's Time to go Back to the Patient! INNOVATIONS IN CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE 2021; 18:8-9. [PMID: 34980985 PMCID: PMC8667699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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- Nicola Fiorente
- Polimedica Fisio&Sport in Cittadella (PD), Italy, and IRCCS Centro Neurolesi, "Bonino-Pulejo", in Messina, Italy
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- Polimedica Fisio&Sport in Cittadella (PD), Italy, and IRCCS Centro Neurolesi, "Bonino-Pulejo", in Messina, Italy
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Tramontano M, De Angelis S, Mastrogiacomo S, Princi AA, Ciancarelli I, Frizziero A, Iosa M, Paolucci S, Morone G. Music-based techniques and related devices in neurorehabilitation: a scoping review. Expert Rev Med Devices 2021; 18:733-749. [PMID: 34162284 DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2021.1947793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Introduction:The music as a powerful, and versatile stimulus for the brain, is at the date sometimes used in neurorehabilitation and proposed as a promising complementary strategy provided in combination with other therapy in individuals with neurological disorders. Different techniques and devices have been developed in the field of the music-based neurorehabilitation.Areas covered:This scoping review analyzes the current scientific literature concerning the different techniques and devices used in the music-supported neurorehabilitation, also focusing on the devices used in music-based therapies in patients with neurological disorders: 46 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included.Expert opinion:Included studies, highlight the potentiality and the versatility of the music-based therapy in the rehabilitation of neurological disorders. The variety of existing techniques allow to applied the music-based therapy in different situations and conditions. Moreover, the wide range of used devices that ranging from the simple musical instruments to the more advanced technologies, allows to develop customized exercises based on the needs of the patient. This review may be considered as a starting point to better design future RCTs that would investigate the effectiveness of music therapy on neurological disorders.
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Fondazione Santa Lucia IRCCS, Rome, Italy.,Department of Psychology, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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Chatterjee D, Hegde S, Thaut M. Neural plasticity: The substratum of music-based interventions in neurorehabilitation. NeuroRehabilitation 2021; 48:155-166. [PMID: 33579881 DOI: 10.3233/nre-208011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The plastic nature of the human brain lends itself to experience and training-based structural changes leading to functional recovery. Music, with its multimodal activation of the brain, serves as a useful model for neurorehabilitation through neuroplastic changes in dysfunctional or impaired networks. Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) contributes to the field of neurorehabilitation using this rationale. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this article is to present a discourse on the concept of neuroplasticity and music-based neuroplasticity through the techniques of NMT in the domain of neurological rehabilitation. METHODS The article draws on observations and findings made by researchers in the areas of neuroplasticity, music-based neuroplastic changes, NMT in neurological disorders and the implication of further research in this field. RESULTS A commentary on previous research reveal that interventions based on the NMT paradigm have been successfully used to train neural networks using music-based tasks and paradigms which have been explained to have cross-modal effects on sensorimotor, language and cognitive and affective functions. CONCLUSIONS Multimodal gains using music-based interventions highlight the brain plasticity inducing function of music. Individual differences do play a predictive role in neurological gains associated with such interventions. This area deserves further exploration and application-based studies.
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- Diya Chatterjee
- Senior Research Fellow, Music Cognition Laboratory, Department of Clinical Psychology, NIMHANS, India
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- Associate Professor and Wellcome DBT India Alliance Intermediate Fellow, Clinical Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neurosciences Center and Music Cognition Laboratory, Department of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Music and Health Science Research Collaboratory and Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Maggioni E, Arienti F, Minella S, Mameli F, Borellini L, Nigro M, Cogiamanian F, Bianchi AM, Cerutti S, Barbieri S, Brambilla P, Ardolino G. Effective Connectivity During Rest and Music Listening: An EEG Study on Parkinson's Disease. Front Aging Neurosci 2021; 13:657221. [PMID: 33994997 PMCID: PMC8113619 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2021.657221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Music-based interventions seem to enhance motor, sensory and cognitive functions in Parkinson’s disease (PD), but the underlying action mechanisms are still largely unknown. This electroencephalography (EEG) study aimed to investigate the effective connectivity patterns characterizing PD in the resting state and during music listening. EEG recordings were obtained from fourteen non-demented PD patients and 12 healthy controls, at rest and while listening to three music tracks. Theta- and alpha-band power spectral density and multivariate partial directed coherence were computed. Power and connectivity measures were compared between patients and controls in the four conditions and in music vs. rest. Compared to controls, patients showed enhanced theta-band power and slightly enhanced alpha-band power, but markedly reduced theta- and alpha-band interactions among EEG channels, especially concerning the information received by the right central channel. EEG power differences were partially reduced by music listening, which induced power increases in controls but not in patients. Connectivity differences were slightly compensated by music, whose effects largely depended on the track. In PD, music enhanced the frontotemporal inter-hemispheric communication. Our findings suggest that PD is characterized by enhanced activity but reduced information flow within the EEG network, being only partially normalized by music. Nevertheless, music capability to facilitate inter-hemispheric communication might underlie its beneficial effects on PD pathophysiology and should be further investigated.
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- Eleonora Maggioni
- Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.,Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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Magdi A, Sayed Ahmed AM, Elsayed E, Ahmad R, Ramakrishnan S, Gabor MG. Effects of cueing techniques on gait, gait-related mobility, and functional activities in patients with Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. PHYSICAL THERAPY REVIEWS 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/10833196.2021.1908728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Assmaa Magdi
- Physiotherapy Department, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Physiotherapy Department, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Physiotherapy Department, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Physiotherapy Department, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Billeri L, Naro A. A narrative review on non-invasive stimulation of the cerebellum in neurological diseases. Neurol Sci 2021; 42:2191-2209. [PMID: 33759055 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-021-05187-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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IMPORTANCE The cerebellum plays an important role in motor, cognitive, and affective functions owing to its dense interconnections with basal ganglia and cerebral cortex. This review aimed at summarizing the non-invasive cerebellar stimulation (NICS) approaches used to modulate cerebellar output and treat cerebellar dysfunction in the motor domain. OBSERVATION The utility of NICS in the treatment of cerebellar and non-cerebellar neurological diseases (including Parkinson's disease, dementia, cerebellar ataxia, and stroke) is discussed. NICS induces meaningful clinical effects from repeated sessions alone in both cerebellar and non-cerebellar diseases. However, there are no conclusive data on this issue and several concerns need to be still addressed before NICS could be considered a valuable, standard therapeutic tool. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Even though some challenges must be overcome to adopt NICS in a wider clinical setting, this tool might become a useful strategy to help patients with lesions in the cerebellum and cerebral areas that are connected with the cerebellum whether one could enhance cerebellar activity with the intention of facilitating the cerebellum and the entire, related network, rather than attempting to facilitate a partially damaged cortical region or inhibiting the homologs' contralateral area. The different outcome of each approach would depend on the residual functional reserve of the cerebellum, which is confirmed as a critical element to be probed preliminary in order to define the best patient-tailored NICS.
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- Luana Billeri
- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo, via Palermo, SS113, Ctr. Casazza, 98124, Messina, Italy
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo, via Palermo, SS113, Ctr. Casazza, 98124, Messina, Italy.
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How may patients with MS benefit from using music assisted therapy? A case-control feasability study investigating motor outcomes and beyond. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2020; 48:102713. [PMID: 33387863 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2020.102713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Motor impairment is the most common symptom in multiple sclerosis (MS), as gait and balance dysfunction are reported in more than 85% of the patients, with considerable consequences on the patient's activities of daily living and psychological status. This study aimed at evaluating the feasibility and potential efficacy of a novel treatment involving music plus treadmill in patients with MS. Ten patients affected by secondary progressive MS were submitted to a specific training using the Gait Trainer (GT) 3, a platform that integrates gait training via a treadmill and rhythmic auditory stimulation. The 30 minutes training was performed three times per week for eight weeks (24 sessions in total). The enrolled patients were compared with a control group (CG) of 10 patients with MS matched for age, gender, disease duration, and EDSS stage. The CG received the same amount of treatment, but using conventional overground gait training. All patients completed the training without reporting any side effects. At the end of the training, CG improved in static and dynamic balance and in mood. Instead, in the EG a significant improvement in static and dynamic balance, walking speed, and mobility, as well as in mood, and perception of quality of life (QoL), both for physical and mental well-being, was found. This exploratory study suggests that GT3 might be a feasible and potentially useful approach for MS gait rehabilitation, thanks to patients' high motivation and good acceptance of the music assisted therapy.
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Hutchinson K, Sloutsky R, Collimore A, Adams B, Harris B, Ellis TD, Awad LN. A Music-Based Digital Therapeutic: Proof-of-Concept Automation of a Progressive and Individualized Rhythm-Based Walking Training Program After Stroke. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2020; 34:986-996. [PMID: 33040685 DOI: 10.1177/1545968320961114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The rhythm of music can entrain neurons in motor cortex by way of direct connections between auditory and motor brain regions. OBJECTIVE We sought to automate an individualized and progressive music-based, walking rehabilitation program using real-time sensor data in combination with decision algorithms. METHODS A music-based digital therapeutic was developed to maintain high sound quality while modulating, in real-time, the tempo (ie, beats per minute, or bpm) of music based on a user's ability to entrain to the tempo and progress to faster walking cadences in-sync with the progression of the tempo. Eleven individuals with chronic hemiparesis completed one automated 30-minute training visit. Seven returned for 2 additional visits. Safety, feasibility, and rehabilitative potential (ie, changes in walking speed relative to clinically meaningful change scores) were evaluated. RESULTS A single, fully automated training visit resulted in increased usual (∆ 0.085 ± 0.027 m/s, P = .011) and fast (∆ 0.093 ± 0.032 m/s, P = .016) walking speeds. The 7 participants who completed additional training visits increased their usual walking speed by 0.12 ± 0.03 m/s after only 3 days of training. Changes in walking speed were highly related to changes in walking cadence (R2 > 0.70). No trips or falls were noted during training, all users reported that the device helped them walk faster, and 70% indicated that they would use it most or all of the time at home. CONCLUSIONS In this proof-of-concept study, we show that a sensor-automated, progressive, and individualized rhythmic locomotor training program can be implemented safely and effectively to train walking speed after stroke. Music-based digital therapeutics have the potential to facilitate salient, community-based rehabilitation.
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- Sargent College, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA.,MedRhythms Inc, Portland, ME, USA
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- Sargent College, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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Gooßes M, Saliger J, Folkerts AK, Nielsen J, Zierer J, Schmoll P, Niepold A, Colbach L, Leemhuis J, Engels L, van Krüchten M, Ophey A, Allert N, Karbe H, Kalbe E. Feasibility of Music-Assisted Treadmill Training in Parkinson's Disease Patients With and Without Deep Brain Stimulation: Insights From an Ongoing Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Front Neurol 2020; 11:790. [PMID: 33013612 PMCID: PMC7498575 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2020.00790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Background: Music-assisted treadmill training (MATT) is a new therapeutic approach for Parkinson's disease (PD) patients, combining treadmill training with rhythmic auditory cueing and visual feedback. PD studies have shown larger positive effects on motor outcomes than usual treadmill training. However, effects on cognition, in contrast, are less clear. Existing studies provided intensive training protocols and included only stable medicated patients. Thus, a pilot randomized controlled trial was designed to analyze the feasibility of a shorter training protocol as well as preliminary effects on cognition, motor function, and patient-centered outcomes in a rehabilitation setting where PD patients with and without deep brain stimulation (DBS) undergo adaptation of medication and DBS settings. Here, we present the results from the feasibility analysis of the still ongoing trial. Methods: Non-demented PD patients with and without DBS were recruited during their inpatient rehabilitation and randomized to an experimental group (EG; 20 min MATT) or an active control group (CG; 20 min bike ergometer training). The trainings took place for 8 consecutive days and were added to the usual rehabilitation. Feasibility was assessed with the following parameters: patients' study protocol acceptance, study protocol transferability into clinical routine, training-induced adverse events, and patients' training perception. Results: Thirty-two patients (EG: n = 15; CG: n = 17; 72% DBS) were included. The study protocol was well-accepted (inclusion rate: 84%). It was transferable into clinical routines; dropout rates of 40% (EG) and 18% (CG) were observed. However, an in-depth analysis of the dropout cohort did not reveal intervention-related dropout reasons. The MATT and the standard ergometer training showed no adverse events and were positively perceived by PD patients with and without DBS. Conclusion: MATT was shown to be a feasible, safe, and enjoyable treatment option in PD patients with and without DBS. Furthermore, the dropout cohort analysis revealed some exciting first insights into possible dropout reasons that go beyond the form of intervention. Therefore, research would benefit from a common practice of dropout analyses, as this would enhance our understanding of patients' therapy adherence and expectations.
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- Mareike Gooßes
- Medical Psychology
- Neuropsychology and Gender Studies, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.,Neurological Rehabilitation Center Godeshoehe, Bonn, Germany
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- Neurological Rehabilitation Center Godeshoehe, Bonn, Germany
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- Medical Psychology
- Neuropsychology and Gender Studies, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Neurological Rehabilitation Center Godeshoehe, Bonn, Germany
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- Neurological Rehabilitation Center Godeshoehe, Bonn, Germany
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- Medical Psychology
- Neuropsychology and Gender Studies, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.,Neurological Rehabilitation Center Godeshoehe, Bonn, Germany
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- Medical Psychology
- Neuropsychology and Gender Studies, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Medical Psychology
- Neuropsychology and Gender Studies, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.,Neurological Rehabilitation Center Godeshoehe, Bonn, Germany
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- Medical Psychology
- Neuropsychology and Gender Studies, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Medical Psychology
- Neuropsychology and Gender Studies, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Medical Psychology
- Neuropsychology and Gender Studies, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.,Neurological Rehabilitation Center Godeshoehe, Bonn, Germany
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- Medical Psychology
- Neuropsychology and Gender Studies, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Neurological Rehabilitation Center Godeshoehe, Bonn, Germany
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- Neurological Rehabilitation Center Godeshoehe, Bonn, Germany
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- Medical Psychology
- Neuropsychology and Gender Studies, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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Leuk JSP, Low LLN, Teo WP. An Overview of Acoustic-Based Interventions to Improve Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease. Front Aging Neurosci 2020; 12:243. [PMID: 32922283 PMCID: PMC7457064 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2020.00243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Parkinson’s disease (PD) is characterized by motor and cognitive deficits that negatively impact on activities of daily living. While dopaminergic medications are used to attenuate motor symptoms, adjuvant therapies such as acoustic-based non-pharmacological interventions are used as a complement to standard drug treatments. At present, preliminary studies of acoustic-based interventions such as rhythmic-auditory stimulation (RAS) and vibroacoustic therapy (VAT) suggest two competing hypotheses: (1) RAS may recruit alternative motor networks that may bypass faulty spatiotemporal motor networks of movement in PD; or (2) the use of RAS enhances BG function through entrainment of beta oscillatory activities. In this mini review article, we discuss the mechanisms underlying the role of acoustic-based interventions and how it may serve to improve motor deficits such as gait impairments and tremors. We further provide suggestions for future work that may use a combination of RAS, VAT, and physical therapy to improve motor function in PD.
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- Jessie Siew Pin Leuk
- Physical Education and Sports Science (PESS) Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Physical Education and Sports Science (PESS) Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Physical Education and Sports Science (PESS) Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.,Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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Naro A, Pignolo L, Sorbera C, Latella D, Billeri L, Manuli A, Portaro S, Bruschetta D, Calabrò RS. A Case-Controlled Pilot Study on Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation-Assisted Gait Training and Conventional Physiotherapy in Patients With Parkinson's Disease Submitted to Deep Brain Stimulation. Front Neurol 2020; 11:794. [PMID: 32849240 PMCID: PMC7417712 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2020.00794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is indicated when motor disturbances in patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD) are refractory to current treatment options and significantly impair quality of life. However, post–DBS rehabilitation is essential, with particular regard to gait. Rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS)-assisted treadmill gait rehabilitation within conventional physiotherapy program plays a major role in gait recovery. We explored the effects of a monthly RAS–assisted treadmill training within a conventional physiotherapy program on gait performance and gait-related EEG dynamics (while walking on the RAS–aided treadmill) in PD patients with (n = 10) and without DBS (n = 10). Patients with DBS achieved superior results than those without DBS concerning gait velocity, overall motor performance, and the timed velocity and self-confidence in balance, sit-to-stand (and vice versa) and walking, whereas both groups improved in dynamic and static balance, overall cognitive performance, and the fear of falling. The difference in motor outcomes between the two groups was paralleled by a stronger remodulation of gait cycle–related beta oscillations in patients with DBS as compared to those without DBS. Our work suggests that RAS-assisted gait training plus conventional physiotherapy is a useful strategy to improve gait performance in PD patients with and without DBS. Interestingly, patients with DBS may benefit more from this approach owing to a more focused and dynamic re–configuration of sensorimotor network beta oscillations related to gait secondary to the association between RAS-treadmill, conventional physiotherapy, and DBS. Actually, the coupling of these approaches may help restoring a residually altered beta–band response profile despite DBS intervention, thus better tailoring the gait rehabilitation of these PD patients.
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- Antonino Naro
- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo - Piemonte, Messina, Italy
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- S. Anna Institute, Research in Advanced Neurorehabilitation (RAN), Crotone, Italy
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo - Piemonte, Messina, Italy
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo - Piemonte, Messina, Italy
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo - Piemonte, Messina, Italy
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo - Piemonte, Messina, Italy
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo - Piemonte, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental Sciences and Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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