The Music Vibration Table (MVT): Developing a technology and conceptual model for pain relief |
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Journal/Book: Music Therapy Perspectives. 1991; 9: 32-38.
Abstract: Reports the development of vibrotactile technology in a new device, the MVT, and reviews recent research in pain and vibration, including the neurophysiological principles that provide a conceptual model for the use of such technology. With the MVT, precise measurement and control of music vibration can be made since the MVT is designed to measure frequencies and amplitudes of vibrations as they have an impact on the S's body. In ongoing medical research, the MVT is being used with homogeneous pain populations, utilizing accepted measures of pain perception. Brief case studies are provided of 3 adult Ss who were treated with the MVT for sprained ankle pain, muscle and joint pain, and osteoarthritis. ABSTRACT 2: The purpose of this paper is two-fold: to report the development of vibrotactile technology in a new device, the Music Vibration Table, and to review recent research literature in pain and vibration including the neurophysiological principles which provide a conceptual model for the use of such technology. With the MVT, precise measurement and control of music vibration can be made since the MVT is designed to measure frequencies and amplitudes of vibrations as they have an impact on a subject's body. This is in contrast with several commercial models of musical vibrotactile equipment which so far have been more promotional than scientific. In ongoing medical research, the MVT is being used with homogeneous pain populations, utilizing accepted measures of pain perception. As the MVT develops, many opportunities for music therapy research and clinical application seem indicated.
Note: Using Smart Source Parsing development of Music Vibration Table; vibrotactile music stimulation & pain relief; patients with ankle vs muscle & joint vs osteoarthritis pain
Keyword(s): Tactual stimulation; vibration ; music therapy; pain ; adulthood
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