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Music Therapy and Treatment of Stroke
The Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF) specializes in treating stroke patients. Working with the residents of the CenterLight Health System, the IMNF helps patients regain speech and motor capabilities that have been lost as the result of a stroke. Our licensed music therapists use music to retrain the brain to re-learn important life skills. They can also help stroke patients improve muscle control, speech and cognition.
What to Expect
Drum playing to increase arm movement
Exercising to upbeat music
Timing music to match natural walking rhythm
Exercising mouth muscles
Setting a phrase to music
Rhyming, chanting or rapping
Creating a song with lyrics containing important information
Conducting or performing in a band
Rhythm repetition games
Song writing
Song recording
Lyric improvisation
Performing
Music listening
Music therapy can provide results including:
Improved movement and muscle control
Increased speech and communication
Improved cognition
Elevated mood and motivation
For more information on the programs and services offered by the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function, please call 718-519-5840 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
What is Stroke?
A stroke is caused by the interruption of blood to any part of the brain. The interruption of blood flow causes brain tissue to die. Rapid treatment will save the individual’s life and can even limit the damage caused by the stroke. While the damage done by a stroke may be permanent, therapy can redirect certain functions, allowing behavior to be recovered. Acute treatment includes medication or even medical procedures to restore blood flow to the brain. Long–term treatment is designed to improve bodily functions that have been lost due to the damage caused by the stroke. Treatment after stroke might include physical, occupational or speech therapy. Music therapy also has been found to be very effective for stroke rehabilitation.
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