Future Perspectives on Neural Mechanisms Underlying Rhythm and Music Based Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease

Journal

Ageing Research Reviews

Year

2018

Abstract

Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized primarily by a dysfunctional basal ganglia (BG) system, producing motor and non-motor symptoms. A significant number of studies have demonstrated that rhythmic auditory stimulation can improve gait and other motor behaviors in PD that are not well managed by the conventional therapy. As music, being highly complex stimulus, can modulate brain activity/function in distributed areas of brain, the therapeutic properties of music potentially extend to alleviate non-motor symptoms of PD. Despite the clinical, behavioral evidence and promises of rhythm and music based interventions, the neural substrates underlying the effectiveness are poorly understood. The goal of this review is to appraise the current state of knowledge in order to direct further neuroimaging studies that help to determine the therapeutic effects of rhythm and music based interventions for motor and non-motor symptoms of PD.

Music and Health Institute Terms

Behavioral State; Gait; Mobility; Music Medicine; Neurodegenerative Disorders; Parkinson's Disease

Indexed Terms

Auditory-motor entrainment; Music based interventions; Neuroimaging; Parkinson’s disease; Periodicity; Rhythmic auditory stimulation; Acoustic Stimulation; Brain; Forecasting; Gait; Nerve Net; Neurological Rehabilitation; Parkinson Disease

Study Type

Editorial, Opinions, Position Papers

Document Type

Article

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