Gait training for Parkinsons's patient using music (Video)
@PatZAnthony (14749)
Charlotte, North Carolina
March 26, 2017 10:10pm CST
Some here may have watched the video included here about Gait training for a Parkinson's patient using music. It was shared on Facebook at one point and may have also been shared here.
Music therapy can be a wonderful thing for many illnesses and disorders. The man in the video here has an amazing turnaround, although temporary, following his music therapy.
Are you aware of how such music therapy is being used for Parkinson's patients and other situations?
Using music while gait training can be beneficial for those suffering from Parkinsons's disease
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
28 Mar 17
Many of us are trying to learn more now @andriaperry
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
27 Mar 17
That's wonderful! It is so good to use natural methods.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
28 Mar 17
It is interesting, isn't it @Jeanniemaries
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
29 Mar 17
@Jeanniemaries It really is. Although Music Therapy is not new, it seems it is not widely accepted.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
29 Mar 17
@PatZAnthony Music is really more important that we realize.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
31 Mar 17
My husband has Parkinson's so I will keep this in mind when he gets to the point where this becomes an issue.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
1 Apr 17
@PatZAnthony I do wonder, actually I try a lot of things with him beyond what his neurologist suggests, she is all about medication.
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
1 Apr 17
We were surprised to learn how little the medical community knows about this disease. Wonder if using the music now would have some type of healing ability @BelleStarr
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
27 Mar 17
I have heard that music can get through to people in amazing circumstances. The movie "Awakenings" with Robin Williams comes to mind.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
28 Mar 17
That is one of the movies we thought of too @FayeHazel
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
1 Apr 17
@FayeHazel With wonderful results there too!
@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
31 Mar 17
@PatZAnthony I know there's been some research done on dance in Altzheimer patients too
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
28 Mar 17
If you watch the video you will see that it really seems to make a difference @ShifaLK
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
29 Mar 17
@ShifaLk It is a very amazing thing to see.
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@ShifaLk (17811)
• India
29 Mar 17
@PatZAnthony yes I'll watch. My data for the day was over.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
28 Mar 17
Apparently not everyone with Parkinson's is offered music therapy @Shavkat
Hoping it will soon be offered everywhere.
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
29 Mar 17
@PatZAnthony I do agree, my friend. I am a Physiotherapist and haven't tried to incorporate during my treatment session with the PD patients. But I do think it is effective.
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
28 Mar 17
It really does work in many instances @LadyDuck
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@LadyDuck (502569)
• Italy
29 Mar 17
@PatZAnthony It is true, it also works for the animals and for the plants.
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@jillybean1222 (6406)
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29 Mar 17
my dad was recently diagnosed with parkinson's. i will share this
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
29 Mar 17
So sorry to hear this @jillybean1222
We learned many things about Parkinson's while researching for some reports. Hope he researches music and more to see what can be done.
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
31 Mar 17
Yes, it is @sol_cee
We never know who we can help with this information.
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 Mar 17
I am aware of music therapy for different maladies. Tai Chi is also a great therapy for Parkinson's Disease, I know.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
29 Mar 17
Yes, Tai Chi is also good @JamesHxstatic
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
31 Mar 17
It really is in this video and apparently is with many people @just4him
@CRK109 (14556)
• United States
27 Mar 17
I learned for myself how helpful music is with depression, so I'm really not surprised how it can help with other ailments and diseases. I think it's just wonderful since there is SO much music in the world and we can all benefit from a little bit of time spent with music. I know it doesn't take long before my feet get tapping and I'm singing along and moving my body even when I'm not trying to do anything specific!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
28 Mar 17
It is really a good thing @CRK109 and not another medication!
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
3 Apr 17
To us @papigea that would be the best way, but we are not in charge!
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@Shellyann36 (11383)
• United States
8 Apr 17
This is a great idea. I hope they use this method more often.
@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
1 Apr 17
No I wasn't, but I do believe that music can be medicine for the soul @PatZAnthony .
@vickyrose (2236)
• Cooma, Australia
29 Mar 17
I learned about Music Therapy when I was in Japan. It's been used there for a long time now. Over here, this therapy has been recently used for those with dementia and for the elderlies. It's very effective.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
28 Mar 17
Music Therapy has been used for so many things. It seems there must be more that could be helped with music.
