Music Stimulates Brain in Stroke Patients
A study by researchers in
The fact that many are inactive after a stroke shows the need for stimulation and music exposure makes sense. Of course, it helps if the style of music is something that people actually enjoy. In this study, they were able to select their preferred music.
Teppo Sarkamo cautioned others not to give up on other forms of therapy because of the study but consider using it in addition to other therapies.
- Music therapy is also known to help reduce depression and alleviate pain. This is not really breaking news and many people figure this out on their own. I listen to music constantly and use it to help motivate, soothe, and generally improve my mood. I rarely do housework without music playing and I sing so much to my kids that it probably drives them crazy.
The fact that music also seems to help stroke patients recover is promising and I imagine it generally improves their quality of life while hospitalized. It can’t be too stimulating being inactive in the hospital without music. I remember reading about a woman in a coma who when she finally awoke said the only think that saved her sanity was the fact that someone turned on the radio for her.
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