The Influence of Contemporary Music on Gait of the Clinically Undead

The Influence of Contemporary Music on Gait of the Clinically UndeadProf. Drew SmithDirectorMOTION ANALYSIS RESEARCH CENTERCase Study19-yr old, female166 cm, 52 kgFormer dancerReferred to MARC by PhysicalTherapistSlight abnormalities in gaitKinematics

Kinetics

SummaryNear-normal gait kinematics and kineticsRe-assessment in 6-monthsAfter 2-months, PT requested urgent re-assessment:Patient displayed hemiplegic gaitpatternsPatient was less co-operativePatient reported her parents werenow zombies

Visit #2Patient displayed partial paralysis on left sideWeakness of hip flexors and extensorsLocked kneeSignificant loss of power from anklemusclesPT would work with patientReferral to orthopaedic surgeonif no improvement

Visit #3PT reported that upper limb involvementhad occurred shortly after visit #2Patients behavior was unusualUnable to communicate verballyHad difficulty following simpleinstructionsMade PT feel uncomfortable

Visit #3PT reported that music seemed to have a calming influence on patientSchauer & Mauritz (2003) reportedthat musical motor feedback improvedgait in stroke patients with hemiplegiaTrombetti et al. (2010) used music for gait, balance training, reducingfalls risk in the elderlyPacchetti et al. (2000) used active music therapy in Parkinsons diseasepatients for both motor and emotionalrehabilitation

ConclusionMusic did improve motor function of patientPT felt more comfortable workingwith patient when playing musicFurther follow-ups were planned:Unfortunately, patient took a turnfor the worse at the final visit toMARCPatient was given handbook tomanage her condition

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