Music Therapy Methods in Neurorehabilitation: A Clinician’s Guide

Neurorehabilitation or neurological rehabilitation is a complex medical program that is designed for assisting people with diseases, injury or disorders of the nervous system. The aim of neurorehabilitation is to help people recover from nervous system damage and minimize and compensate for any functional change that may occur due to it. It has been observed that neurorehabilitation can help improve neurological functions, reduce symptoms and improve the overall well-being of the patients. Neurological Music Therapy (NMT) is one of the techniques used in neurorehabilitation programs. It is a therapeutic technique that aims to improve people's mental health and overall well-being by utilizing music's innate ability to uplift the mood. Making music, writing songs, singing, dancing, listening to music, and discussing music are examples of this goal-oriented intervention. This type of treatment may be beneficial for people suffering from depression and anxiety, and improve the quality of life for those suffering from physical ailments. Music has the ability to change physiological characteristics in the body such as blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration. This book explores all the essential aspects of using music therapy methods for neurorehabilitation. It will also provide interesting topics for research which interested readers can take up. With state-of-the-art inputs by acclaimed experts of this field, this book targets students and professionals.