Bjorn Augustin
Umea and Gothenburg University School of Economics, Sweden
Title: Gait rehabilitation using music therapy and rhytmic auditory stimulation (RAS)
Biography
Biography: Bjorn Augustin
Abstract
The presentation aims to exhibit new strategies for gait rehabilitation using a specific treadmill with integrated Music Therapy. With Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation and specifically created music cues can be given that recruit neurons and prepare muscles for activity. Clinical experience will be given from the first European installation at Stockholm Rehab Station in Sweden. The feedback from sessions with Stroke, Parkinson and Psycho dynamic conditions will be presented. Results and practical findings - what works and how effective is this treatment. After treatment activities - home use of Specific music for gait cues. The technology will be presented with information on hardware, software and characteristics of the specific music. What cues has what effect on the individual in treatment will be given.