Eckart Altenmuller presents some very wonderful findings on the efficacy of Piano Lessons in helping stroke victims recover fine motor skills!
Note: Link opens a web-based powerpoint presentation (with audio.) Powerpoint not required to view presentation.
Altenmuller's incredibly well designed study showed a drastically positive result for movement ability in stroke victims who were given piano lessons, as compared to both control groups and groups receiving other methods of motor-skill retraining.
This presentation was given at an event sponsored by the Mariani foundation, which included several more enlightening findings, including the benefits of rhythmic auditory training on gait in stroke patients as well as the benefits of singing on language skills in stroke patients (WARNING: Previous link is a PDF.)
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