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Monday, December 15, 2008

MUSIC THERAPY


Music therapy encompasses 3 major subdivisions:

Medicine. Music is used to help manage organic disorder such as pain and for rehabilitation after a stroke or serious accident. The aged and patients with Parkinsons disease improve coordination and learn to walk steadier by exercising to music. Singing is also used to overcome speech disorder.

Psychotherapy. Music is used to communicate with patients who are unable to verbalize their problem. It is specially beneficial in treating autistic and emotionally disturbed children.

Special Education. Music helps improve the coordination of children with neurological disabilities as well as those who are deaf or blind.

Be aware, musical experiences may also trigger the production of endorphins, brain chemicals that are natural pain killers.

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