An electronic musical instrument approach to training of expiratory and hand muscle movements
S. Mitsumasu, K. Ishihara
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AbstractTypical rehabilitation for the elderly and patients with progressive neurodegenerative diseases is gait training to prevent disuse syndrome, but other training such as expiratory muscle training and exercise to maintain hand dexterity are also recommended. However, these training programs are simplified and maintaining motivation to continue on a regular basis is a challenge. In order to get patients to continue training and be effective, tools that provide enjoyment need to be developed. It has also been suggested that activities that support neuroplasticity, such as music making, are effective in reacquiring motor and cognitive skills in patients with neurodegenerative diseases and stroke patients (Eckart et al., 2020). Therefore, we developed a training support tool that incorporates musical elements.Keywords: muscle disuse atrophy, neurodegenerative disease, rehabilitation, Arduino , electronic musical instruments
S. Mitsumasu, K. Ishihara (2022). An electronic musical instrument approach to training of expiratory and hand muscle movements. Gerontechnology, 21(s),1-1
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2022.21.s.570.opp3