Rhythmic intervention techniques in music therapy with gross motor dysfunctions

Journal/Book: Arts in Psychotherapy. 1988; 15: 127-137.

Abstract: Asserts that to understand the contribution musical materials can make to facilitate motor learning processes, the psychological and physical properties of musically organized acoustic stimuli should be viewed within the framework of functional and neural mechanisms for motor behavior. A model of rhythmic auditory-motor integration is discussed, and the following factors are described: motor rhythm and external rhythm, neurophysiological aspects, automatization of movement patterns, temporal predictability and response anticipation, muscular fatigue and recovery time, auditory feedback and proprioceptive control, and rhythmic speech as internal movement control. Clinical applications are also described, including gait rehabilitation, rhythmical intention, and rhythmic initiation. ABSTRACT 2: Presents the case of a 31-yr-old male violist suffering from anxiety neurosis. A 69-wk course of individual music therapy that emphasized the interrelationship between musical problems and unconscious psychological conflicts and the importance of dealing with underlying symbolic content in the music therapy transaction led to the resolution of the S's career dilemma.

Note: model of rhythmic auditory motor integration; rhythmic intervention techniques in music therapy with gross motor dysfunctions; analytically oriented music therapy; 31 yr old male violist with anxiety neurosis; case report

Keyword(s): Nervous system disorders; music therapy; models ; auditory perception; motor processes; Music therapy; artists ; anxiety neurosis; analytical psychotherapy; case report; adulthood

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