Music Therapy for Parkinson’s

Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerves.

Parkinson's signs and symptoms may include:

Tremor. A tremor, or rhythmic shaking, usually begins in a limb, often your hand or fingers. You may rub your thumb and forefinger back and forth. This is known as a pill-rolling tremor. Your hand may tremble when it's at rest. The shaking may decrease when you are performing tasks.

Slowed movement (bradykinesia). Over time, Parkinson's disease may slow your movement, making simple tasks difficult and time-consuming. Your steps may become shorter when you walk. It may be difficult to get out of a chair. You may drag or shuffle your feet as you try to walk.

Rigid muscles. Muscle stiffness may occur in any part of your body. The stiff muscles can be painful and limit your range of motion.

Loss of automatic movements. You may have a decreased ability to perform unconscious movements, including blinking, smiling or swinging your arms when you walk.

Speech changes. You may speak softly, quickly, slur or hesitate before talking. Your speech may be more of a monotone rather than have the usual speech patterns.

Writing changes. It may become hard to write, and your writing may appear small.

Interventions-

• Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation in Gait Rehabilitation
• Patterned Sensory Enhancement
• Oral Motor and Respiratory Exercises
• Therapeutic Singing
• Therapeutic Instrumental Music Performance