The use of rhythmic auditory cueing to enhance gait performance in parkinsonian patients' is
an emerging area of interest. Different theories and underlying neurophysiological …

Automaticity is a hallmark feature of walking in adults who are healthy and well-functioning.
In the context of walking,“automaticity” refers to the ability of the nervous system to …

Previous research has noted that music can improve gait in several pathological conditions,
including Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease and stroke. Current research into …

The role of auditory information on perceptual-motor processes has gained increased
interest in sports and psychology research in recent years. Numerous neurobiological and …

Until recently, quantitative studies of walking have typically focused on properties of a typical
or average stride, ignoring the stride-to-stride fluctuations and considering these fluctuations …

There has been growing evidence showing gait variability provides unique information
about gait characteristics in neurological disorders. This study systemically reviewed and …

OBJECTIVE: To compare the relative efficacy of visual versus auditory cueing on gait among
individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). DATA SOURCES: A systematic search was …

PHYSIOLOGICAL RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT AUDITORY rhythm has a profound
effect on the motor system. Evidence shows that the auditory and motor system have a rich …

Objective: To critically review studies evaluating the effects of external rhythmical cueing on
gait in patients with Parkinson's disease. Methods: Articles published from 1966 to January …

Producing and perceiving music engage a wide range of sensorimotor, cognitive, and
emotional processes. Emotions are a central feature of the enjoyment of music, with a large …