Systematic review and meta-analysis reveal positive effects of music on cognitive and motor recovery in brain damage patients, suggesting new therapeutic avenues.
Key Points
Music-based interventions support motor recovery, significantly improving gait and upper-limb function.
Cognitive improvements, including memory and attention, are linked to music-induced neuroplasticity in the brain.
Despite some methodological limitations, the evidence shows music benefits psychosocial outcomes like mood and emotional well-being.
Integration of music in neurorehabilitation could enhance recovery by targeting neurobiological pathways.