The effects of electronic music‐making as a therapeutic activity for improving upper extremity active range of motion

Movement dynamics and occupational embeddedness in a grasping and placing task

“…As this premise is central to the profession of occupational therapy, it is no surprise that there is a growing body of literature that has examined this phenomenon (Kircher, 1984;Bloch et al, 1989;Yoder et al, 1989;ZimmererBranum and Nelson, 1995;Nelson et al, 1996;Schmidt and Nelson, 1996;Thomas, 1996;Lin et al, 1997;Hall and Nelson, 1998;Paul and Ramsey, 1998;Rice, 1998;Sakemiller and Nelson, 1998;Wu et al, 1998;Dolecheck and Schkade, 1999;Ma et al, 1999). The term 'occupationally embedded exercise' is used in these studies to describe occupations that have relatively greater meaning and purpose to a select group of individuals in comparison with an occupation that has relatively little meaning and purpose to the same group of individuals.…”

Neuroscientific basis and effectiveness of music and music therapy in neuromotor rehabilitation

“…In this critical review, two studies reported some interesting data relative to the rehabilitation of upper limbs 26,27 . One 27 involved 21 patients and showed excellent results concerning the extension of the elbow angle, the variability of synchronisation and the achievement of trajectory in the compromised limb, as outcome measures.…”

“…One 27 involved 21 patients and showed excellent results concerning the extension of the elbow angle, the variability of synchronisation and the achievement of trajectory in the compromised limb, as outcome measures. The other study 26 involved 20 patients undergoing MT (using electronic devices able to vary/regulate musical parameters, especially the rhythmic pattern) or physiotherapy (PT) carried out by a therapist. This study did not show any significant changes between the two groups as far as elbow angle extension and elasticity of the shoulder were concerned.…”

An Overview of Evidence-Based Support for the Therapeutic Use of Music in Occupational Therapy

“…Experiences with music tnay have powetful associations and memories, provide comfort and safety, cause the listetier to be powerfully touched or moved, and provide connection with other human beings (Craig, 2001;Juslin & Sloboda, 2001;Lipe, 2002;Meyer, 1956). During the performance of occupation involving music, these experiences contribute to the assigning of tneaning to the occupation, which in turn motivates participation in the activity (Craig, 2001;Paul & Ramsey, 1998;Trombly, 1995). All ofthe unique effects of music previously described here have the potential to be assigned powerful meaning by an individual.…”