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Namah Multi-sensory approaches of music in the brain — I

rehabilitation, development and maintenance sensorimotor rehabilitation is well accepted in
of sensorimotor functions, particularly in the the case of patients with Parkinson’s, Traumatic
treatment of neurological disorders. In this Brain Injury, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis and
article, we have advocated the multisensory Huntington’s disease.
approach of music in the brain and particularly
the Temporal (rhythm) structures in music References
remains the main element when using music
in the treatment of sensorimotor dysfunction. 1. Thaut MH, Hoemberg V. Handbook of Neurologic
Other musical elements can also enhance the Music Therapy. Oxford University Press; 2014,
complex motor movements such as arm and pp. 24-46.
hand movements that are not very rhythmic.
Three standardised techniques — Rhythmic 2. Grahn JA, Brett M. Rhythm and Beat Perception
Auditory Stimulation, Patterned Sensory in the motor areas of the brain. Journal
Enhancement, and Therapeutic Instrumental of Cognitive Neuroscience 2007;19(5): 893-
Music Performance have become well 906.
accepted in the treatment of impairment and
restoration of cortical re-organisation, motor 3. Thaut MH, Hodges DA. Handbook of Music
learning, and neuro-muscular re-education. and The Brain. Oxford University Press; 2019,
The new evidence-based treatment plan in pp. 695-714.

Aradhana Deogharia is a neurological music therapist and the Founder and President of NAVYA
Foundation, USA.

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