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Myriam Villeneuve1, Anouk Lamontagne

  • 1School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada H3A OG4 ; Feil and Oberfeld Research Centre, Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital, Research Site of the Montreal Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation (CRIR), 3205 Place Alton-Goldbloom, Laval, QC, Canada H7V 1R2.

Stroke Research and Treatment
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Music-supported therapy (MST) using piano training improved upper extremity function in chronic stroke survivors. These benefits in manual dexterity and hand function were maintained at follow-up, showing feasibility.

Area of Science:

  • Neurorehabilitation
  • Music Therapy
  • Stroke Recovery

Background:

  • Music-supported therapy (MST) has shown promise for improving manual dexterity in acute stroke survivors.
  • The effectiveness and long-term benefits of MST for individuals with chronic stroke are not well understood.
  • This study investigates the feasibility and impact of piano training on upper extremity function in chronic stroke.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the short- and long-term effects of a 3-week piano training program on upper extremity function in chronic stroke survivors.
  • To evaluate the feasibility of music-supported therapy in a chronic stroke population.
  • To determine if improvements in manual dexterity and hand function are maintained post-intervention.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study employing a multiple pre-post sequential design.

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  • Participants: Three individuals with chronic stroke.
  • Intervention: A 3-week piano training program combining structured lessons and home practice using a MIDI program on an electronic keyboard, engaging all five digits of the affected hand.

    • Main Results:

    • All three participants demonstrated significant improvements in fine manual dexterity (Nine Hole Peg Test) and gross manual dexterity (Box and Block Test) post-intervention.
    • Functional use of the upper extremity, assessed by the Jebsen Hand Function Test, also improved.
    • These functional gains were sustained at the 3-week follow-up assessment.

    Conclusions:

    • Music-supported therapy, specifically piano training integrated with structured lessons and home practice, is feasible for individuals with chronic stroke.
    • This approach can lead to meaningful improvements in upper extremity function, including manual dexterity and hand use.
    • The observed benefits are maintained in the short term, suggesting potential for sustained recovery in chronic stroke rehabilitation.