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Research shows music enhances exercise

By Various Writers • 17 Dec, 2019
This article was written by Sabatinie Zavier, and is part of a series provided by upper year health sciences students at McMaster University.

Voice, Choice and the Musical Mirror: Music Exploration for Special Needs Adults

By Various Writers • 09 Dec, 2019
This is the third in a series of articles that examine the impact Music Care Training has in care settings and contexts. Watch for monthly stories from Level 3 graduates. This week’s blog post is written by Alison Dale, who works as a director/musician/writer. She operates Soul Fire Express: Music Care and Communication in Stratford, ON.

Does AI have a role in music for therapy?

By Deb Bartlett • 05 Nov, 2019
This is the third in our series that promotes our upcoming webinar.

Walking to the beat of music

By Various Writers • 13 Aug, 2018
When I was young, I used to walk to school by myself. It was simple route, straight down 4 blocks and crossing 3 roads exactly. One day as I was rushing to get to school, I saw the numbers counting down on the pedestrian crosswalk light … 10 … 9 … 8 … and I thought to myself “I can make it, I just have to run for it!”, so I ran.

Music - The Magical Key to a Successful Fitness Program

By Various Writers • 16 Mar, 2016
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How musical memories can motivate exercise participants

By Various Writers • 28 Jan, 2016
When asked what exactly is my Swingin’ Fitness program, the simple answer is “a dance inspired chair fitness program for older adults.” Actually, it goes deeper than that.When we are young, going through high school, college, experiencing our first love, our first breakup, happy times, traumatic times, more often than not, there is a musical memory that we can connect to these life experiences. These songs comprise the “soundtrack” of our lives. Hearing them later in life can evoke powerful emotions and memories. In a Swingin’ Fitness class, the goal is to incorporate these songs in an effort to create an inspiring, uplifting and entertaining exercise experience.Since music is at the heart and soul of every Swingin’ Fitness class, knowing the specific demographic of my participants is key. Older adults can be anywhere from 55 to 105 therefore calculations are required to determine which years to focus on in terms of sourcing the songs and selecting the music. A dance inspired fitness program where music is the main ingredient does require a playlist that resonates with the listener. It takes time, but I promise you, it has always been well worth the effort! An effort that I can happily say is kindly recognized and greatly appreciated by all who attend my Swingin’ Fitness classes.A few tunes guaranteed to please: “Cheek to Cheek” from the Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers film Top Hat, “Hey Good Looking” written by the infamous Hank Williams; his variation on a song of the same name originally written in 1942 by the brilliant composer Cole Porter and frankly almost anything performed by Mr. Sinatra.The music you choose and the moves that you use, can create motivation with the memories you awaken.
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Articles

Clair, A.A., Lyons, K.E., & Hamburg, J. (2012). A feasibility study of the effects of music and movement on physical function, quality of life, depression, and anxiety in patients with Parkison Disease. Music and Medicine, 4(1), 49-55.



Furioso, M., (2002). The effect of group music therapy on coping, psychosocial adjustment and quality of life for women with breast cancer. Michigan State University, Master of Music Thesis


Metzner, S. (2012). A polyphony of dimensions: Music, pain, and aesthetic perception. Music and Medicine, 4(3), 163-170.


Spintge, R.K.W. (1989). The anxiolytic effects of music. In M.H.M. Lee (Ed.), Rehabilitation, music and human well-being (pp.82-97). St. Louis, MO:MMB Music Inc.


Standley, J., (1992). Clinical applications of music and chemotherapy: the effects on nausea and emisis. American Music Therapy Association Perspectives 10: 27-35


Thaut, M.H. et al. (1996). Rhythmic auditory stimulation in gait training with Parkinson’s disease patients. Movement Disorders, 11, 193-200.


White, J.M. (1992). Music therapy: an intervention to reduce anxiety in the myocardial infarction patient. Clinical Nursing Specialties, 6:2:58-63


Zimmerman, L. et al. (1996). The effects of music interventions on postoperative pain and sleep in coronary artery bypass graft patients. Scholarly Inquiry for Nursing Practice, 10(2), 153-174

Books

Aldridge, D. (Eds.). (2005). Music therapy and neurological rehabilitation: Performing health. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.



Berger, D.S. (2002). Music therapy, sensory integration and the autistic child. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.


Campbell, D. (2001). The Mozart effect. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers Inc.


Miller, E.B. (2011). Bio-guided music therapy: A practitioner's guide to the clinical integration of music and biofeedback. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.


Thaut, M., (2005). Rhythm, music and the brain: Scientific foundations and clinical applications. New York, NY: Routledge.

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Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association
www.alberta-tr.org


ALS Society of Canada
www.als.ca


The Heart and Stroke Foundation
www.heartandstroke.ca


The Parkinson Society Canada
www.parkinson.ca

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