Effects of Music Therapy Along With Task-Oriented Training on Patients With Chronic Stroke

Stroke is a neurological condition, which can promote disability and increase the susceptibility to secondary complications along the patient's life. Stroke issue incorporates motor dysfunction, Cognition, daily activity and sensory weaknesses. Music Therapy appears to affect physiological phenomena such as blood pressure, heartbeat, respiration, and mydriasis as well as emotional aspects such as mood and feelings. Task-oriented training is aimed at improving the control strategy by solving difficulties through various measures.

In general, a variety of techniques, including Bobath approach, Roods approach, Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques, motor relearning program, functional approaches, stretching exercises, therapeutic massage, constrain induced movement therapy, range of motion exercises, myofascial release, and strengthening exercises have been in practice for recovery of the affected limb functional mobility in patients with stroke. This study will evaluate the effects of music therapy along with task oriented training on balance and functional independence in stroke patients.

Inclusion criteria

Age 40-60 years Both males and females Diagnosed stroke patients Chronic stage (after 6 months of onset) Individuals with Burg Balance Score ≥ 20 ≤ 40 Functional Independence Measure score up to 3 (moderate assistance) Able to understand command Mini mental status examination score of over 20

Exclusion criteria

Systematic Disorder e.g. Rheumatoid arthritis Unstable Angina Coexisting physical impairments e.g. limb amputation Any previous history of neurological disease other than stroke e.g. Parkinson's Any previous history of fractures Hearing or perception deficits