Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation in Health Care

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 215
Author(s):  
Frances Hendriëhetta Le Roux
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Brain Injuries ◽  
Spinal Cord Injuries ◽  
Gait Training ◽  
Traumatic Brain Injuries ◽  
Auditory Stimulation ◽  
Gait Patterns ◽  
Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation ◽  
Hemiplegic Gait

One of the primary goals of rehabilitation is to restore mobility through gait training. Recent advances in technology and a culmination of medical research have revealed the role of auditory stimulation as an internalized time keeper for rhythmic patterned movements. The aim of this review was to investigate research on rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) in specific conditions in health care. Numerous studies using RAS has been shown to improve gait patterns in hemiplegic gait, parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injuries, cerebral palsy and Huntington’s disease, but no changes in spinal cord injuries.

scholarly journals Effect of Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation on Hemiplegic Gait Patterns

2015 ◽  
Vol 56 (6) ◽  
pp. 1703 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoon-Kyum Shin ◽  
Hyun Ju Chong ◽  
Soo Ji Kim ◽  
Sung-Rae Cho
Keyword(s):  
Auditory Stimulation ◽  
Gait Patterns ◽  
Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation ◽  
Hemiplegic Gait

Neuroprotective Role of Nutritional Supplementation in Athletes

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Supriya Mishra ◽  
Vikram Jeet Singh ◽  
Pooja A Chawla ◽  
Viney Chawla
Keyword(s):  
Neurodegenerative Disorders ◽  
Brain Injuries ◽  
Recovery Process ◽  
Traumatic Brain Injuries ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Pathological Mechanism ◽  
Injury Recovery

Background: Neurodegenerative disorders belong to different classes of progressive/chronic conditions that affect the peripheral/central nervous system. It has been shown through studies that athletes who play sports involving repeated head trauma and sub-concussive impacts are more likely to experience neurological impairments and neurodegenerative disorders in the long run. Aims: The aim of the current narrative review article is to provide a summary of various nutraceuticals that offer promise in the prevention or management of sports-related injuries, especially concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries. Methods: This article reviews the various potential nutraceutical agents and their possible mechanisms in providing a beneficial effect in the injury recovery process. A thorough survey of the literature was carried out in the relevant databases to identify studies published in recent years. In the present article, we have also highlighted the major neurological disorders along with the associated nutraceutical(s) therapy in the management of disorders. Results: The exact pathological mechanism behind neurodegenerative conditions is complex as well as idiopathic. However, mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress as well as intracellular calcium overload are some common reasons responsible for the progression of these neurodegenerative disorders. Owing to the multifaceted effects of nutraceuticals (complementary medicine), these supplements have gained importance as neuroprotective. These diet-based approaches inhibit different pathways in a physiological manner without eliciting adverse effects. Food habits and lifestyle of an individual also affect neurodegeneration. Conclusion: Studies have shown nutraceuticals (such as resveratrol, omega-3-fatty acids) to be efficacious in terms of their neuroprotection against several neurodegenerative disorders and to be used as supplements in the management of traumatic brain injuries. Protection prior to injuries is needed since concussions or sub-concussive impacts may trigger several pathophysiological responses or cascades that can lead to long-term complications associated with CNS. Thus, the use of nutraceuticals as prophylactic treatment for neurological interventions has been proposed.

scholarly journals Short Term Effects of Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation with Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training on Gait and Balance in Individuals with Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 191-197
Author(s):  
Kanika Singhal ◽  
Chitra Kataria
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Gait Training ◽  
Auditory Stimulation ◽  
Treadmill Training ◽  
Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation ◽  
Gait Trainer

Background: Rhythmic auditory stimulation and body weight supported treadmill training both are standardized gait rehabilitation techniques. However there is limited literature evaluating the effect of rhythmic auditory stimulation and its combination with gait training in spinal cord injury. Aim of this study is to determine the short term effectiveness of rhythmic auditory stimulation with body weight supported treadmill training on gait and balance in individuals with incomplete Spinal Cord Injury. Method: A randomized control study design. 8 subjects with incomplete spinal cord injury who met the inclusion criteria were randomly allocated into two groups: Experimental and Control. Subjects in experimental group were given body weight supported treadmill training with rhythmic auditory stimulation. Subjects in Control Group were given Body weight supported treadmill training alone. Both the groups received conventional rehabilitation as well. Both groups received training for 30 minutes, five times a week for two weeks (10 sessions). Outcome Measures: Gait parameters i.e. cadence, velocity, step length were measured using the Biodex Gait Trainer 2TM, level of walking performance measured using Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury II, and balance was evaluated using Prokin 252NTM , Berg Balance Scale, and Activity specific Balance Confidence scale. Results: No significant improvement was found on gait parameters i.e. cadence, velocity, step length which were measured using the Gait Trainer, level of walking performance measured using WISCI II, and balance which was evaluated using Prokin 252NTM , Berg Balance Scale, and Activity specific Balance Confidence scale. Conclusion: Rhythmic auditory stimulation didn’t have any positive effect on gait training in incomplete spinal cord injured patients. Further studies are warranted to explore the entrainment effects of rhythmic auditory stimulation in spinal cord injured individuals on gait rehabilitation. Keywords: Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS), Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training (BWSTT), Metronome, Incomplete spinal cord injury, Biodex Gait Trainer 2.0, Prokin 252N

scholarly journals Gait Training Methods and ChangesiIn Gait Parameters in Parkinson`s Disease (Literature Review)

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aušra Stuopelytė ◽  
Rasa Šakalienė
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Step Length ◽  
Gait Training ◽  
Auditory Stimulation ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Dual Tasking ◽  
Gait Parameters ◽  
Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation ◽  
Walking Velocity

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic progressive neurological disorder that can impact function to a variable degree. Changes in gait parameters are the most common signs of Parkinson’s disease. Patients with Parkinson’s disease walk with a reduced step length, step time, walking velocity and walking cadence, increased stride cycle time, coefficient of variation of the step amplitude and step time and increased risk to fall. So, various gait training methods are applied. The effect of rhythmic auditory stimulation on gait in Parkinson’s disease patients is analysed. We can use various kinds of music, metronome, scansion and clapping as a rhythmic auditory stimulation.One of gait training methods in Parkinson’s disease patients is treadmill training. There are attempts to combine treadmill training with transcranial magnetic stimulation and virtual reality. We can use Nordic walking method and because walking technique requires straight posture, trunk rotation, bigger step and heel stride. More often robot–assisted gait training is used in patients with Parkinson’s disease gait training. The effect of dual–tasking and walking with music methods for gait and balance training in patients with Parkinson’s disease is also analysed. This method requires participants to perform primary and secondary tasks at the same time. The secondary task can be cognitive or motor. Dual–tasking is widely analysed because opinions about applying this method are very controversial. Walking with music method is more often analysed in scientific literature. This method could not be compared to rhythmic auditory stimulation method because the latter requires precise walking to rhythm and walking with music method is oriented to emotional component (music is chosen according patients’ music taste). As these methods are applied, we can see an increase in chosen walking and maximal walking velocities, step length and time, distance covered, and decrease in the coefficient of variation of the step time and turning time.Keywords: Gait impairments, walking velocity, rhythmic auditory stimulation.

Role of Proteins as New Molecular Markers for Analyzing Material Structures to Prevent Traumatic Brain Injuries

2021 ◽  
pp. 58-67
Author(s):  
Hans von Holst ◽  
Pasi Purhonen ◽  
Daniel Lanner ◽  
Ramakrishnan Balakrishnan Kumar ◽  
Hans Hebert
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Markers ◽  
Brain Injuries ◽  
Traumatic Brain Injuries

Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation and Gait Training in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Thompson ◽  
Kaitlin Hays ◽  
Alan Weintraub ◽  
Jessica M Ketchum ◽  
Robert G Kowalski
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Control Period ◽  
Gait Training ◽  
Auditory Stimulation ◽  
Gait Parameters ◽  
Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation ◽  
Functional Gait

Abstract Rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) has been well researched with stroke survivors and individuals who have Parkinson’s disease, but little research exists on RAS with people who have experienced traumatic brain injury (TBI). This pilot study aimed to (1) assess the feasibility of the study design and (2) explore potential benefits. This single-arm clinical trial included 10 participants who had a 2-week control period between baseline and pretreatment. Participants had RAS daily for a 2-week treatment period and immediately completed post-treatment assessments. Participants then had a 1-week control period and completed follow-up assessment. The starting cadence was evaluated each day of the intervention period due to the variation in daily functioning in this population. All 10 participants were 1–20 years post-TBI with notable deviations in spatial-temporal aspects of gait including decreased velocity, step symmetry, and cadence. All participants had a high risk of falling as defined by achieving less than 22 on the Functional Gait Assessment (FGA). The outcome measures included the 10-m walk test, spatial and temporal gait parameters, FGA, and Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale. There were no adverse events during the study and gait parameters improved. After the intervention, half of the participants achieved a score of more than 22 on the FGA, indicating that they were no longer at high risk of experiencing falls.

Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation And Gait Training In Traumatic Brain Injury: A Feasibility Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 99 (11) ◽  
pp. e176
Author(s):  
Alan Weintraub ◽  
Jessica Ketchum ◽  
Kaitlin Hays ◽  
Robert Kowalski ◽  
Sarah Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Gait Training ◽  
Auditory Stimulation ◽  
Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation
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