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VIBROACOUSTIC SOUND THERAPY
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Vibroacoustic Sound Therapy Improves Pain Management and More
Vibroacoustic therapy is a new sound technology that uses audible sound vibrations to reduce symptoms, invoke relaxation, and alleviate stress. This technology is developed based on the recognition that external vibration can influence body function. Research demonstrates the effectiveness of vibroacoustic therapy. Implications for nurses include investigating the possibilities of vibroacoustic therapy in various nursing settings to promote patient well-being and improve the therapeutic environment.
The Effect of Vibroacoustic Therapy
This paper reports an experimental study to determine the possible effects of a music chair on people with cerebral palsy. The effect of vibroacoustic treatment was evaluated in a double-blind trial. Members of six matched pairs, aged 27–48 years, were randomly allocated to experimental and control groups. The experimental group received two weekly treatments with music plus vibroacoustic waves (low frequency sounds), and the control group received treatment with music alone. Before and after the nine-week project, individuals were videotaped performing gross and fine muscular movements.
The Therapeutic Effect of Low Frequency Sound on Specific Physical Disorders and Disabilities
his article traces the early development of vibroacoustic therapy, and some of the theoretical basis for its use in a treatment procedure. It describes some of the initial work in the Scandinavian countries, gives examples of the type of problems that low frequency sound and music have been particularly effective in treating, and puts into perspective the use of music and sound as a physically effective means of treating people in comparison with the interactive forms of intervention commonly used by music therapists.
The Effects of Music, Vocalization and Vibration on Brain and Muscle Tissue
In considering the effect of music and the elements that constitute music, and in fully understanding the processes involved in music therapy, the physiological effect of sound on the body should be taken into consideration. There have been many exciting developments in the last two decades in the use of sound and sound technology in treatment techniques. Although this is not a new concept, and history has thrown up evidence both in past civilisations and in different cultures in the use of sound as a means of treating physical disabilities and pain, it is only in the latter part of this century that developments have occurred resulting in the use of such treatments as ultrasound (Forster & Palastange, 1985) and interferential therapy (Savage, 1984), a form of low frequency electrical stimulation. At the same time that these developments were occurring, the growth of music therapy as a form of treatment mainly concentrated on the use of music and improvisation in interactional work with people with communication disabilities.
Vibroacoustic Therapy for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Widespread pain and tenderness are prominent features of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type (EDS-HT). Chronic pain in this condition may be perpetuated by central nervous system sensitization and is refractory to treatment. Vibroacoustic therapy has the potential to modulate pain responses via somatosensory input.
Vibroacoustic treatment for chronic pain and mood disorders in a specialized healthcare setting
Much of what we know about vibroacoustic treatment and its efficacy has been published in case reports. Recent clinical trials have increased awareness and understanding of this treatment for people with Parkinson’s disease or Fibromyalgia Syndrome. There are no standardized protocols for using vibroacoustic treatment although research has focused on using 40Hz. The rehabilitation unit of [blinded] Central Hospital in [blinded] has used vibroacoustic treatment for more than two decades as part of specialized healthcare in the [blinded] healthcare district. Patient responses have been recorded using Visual Analog Scales showing positive outcomes on several measures including pain and mood. This paper describes vibroacoustic treatment used within this unit, focusing on pain and mood outcomes reported in subjective patient evaluations and comments.
Exploring the use of Vibroacoustic treatment for managing chronic pain and comorbid mood disorders
Chronic pain is a worldwide issue with common comorbidities of depression and anxiety, altogether inhibiting one’s personal relationships and capability to work. Music has long been used as a means to improve pain and mood, and the tactile application of music has shown promising and beneficial results for the treatment of both psychological and physical symptoms. VA treatment uses low-frequency sinusoidal sound vibration (20–120 Hz) supported by client-preferred music listening and therapeutic interaction.
Vibroacoustic treatment to improve functioning and ability to work
The greatest improvement was from the practitioner-led sessions, but self-care was beneficial for pain relief and relaxation. Participants became more aware of sensations in their own bodies, and during washout periods noticed more clearly the treatment effects when symptoms returned. An added self-care phase to standard Vibroacoustic treatment could be beneficial for maintaining the effects from the more intensive Vibroacoustic treatment as part of multidisciplinary rehabilitation.
An Overview of Acoustic-Based Interventions to Improve Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is characterized by motor and cognitive deficits that negatively impact on activities of daily living. While dopaminergic medications are used to attenuate motor symptoms, adjuvant therapies such as acoustic-based non-pharmacological interventions are used as a complement to standard drug treatments. At present, preliminary studies of acoustic-based interventions such as rhythmic-auditory stimulation (RAS) and vibroacoustic therapy (VAT) suggest two competing hypotheses:
A pilot study on high amplitude low frequency–music impulse stimulation as an add-on treatment for depression
High Amplitude Low Frequency–Music Impulse Stimulation treatment seems to give beneficial effect as an add-on treatment for depression. HALF-MIS appears to be a safe and effective add-on treatment for depression.
Potential of Vibroacoustic Therapy in Persons with Cerebral Palsy
Vibroacoustic therapy (VAT) is a treatment method that uses sinusoidal low-frequency sound and music. The purpose of this narrative review is to describe the effects of VAT on motor function in people with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) according to study design as well as providing information about the age of the participants, measurement tools, and sound frequencies that were used. The systematic search strategy based on the first two steps of a standard evidence-based approach were used: (1) formulation of a search question and (2) structured documented search including assessment of the relevance of abstracts and full texts to the search question and inclusion criteria.
The Effects of Short-Term Vibroacoustic Treatment on Spasticity and Perceived Health Conditions of Patients with Spinal Cord and Brain Injuries
Vibroacoustic (VA) treatment was applied to patients with chronic spinal cord and brain injuries during rehabilitation. The study aimed to ascertain the suitability of short-term VA treatment for supporting a decrease in spasticity and pain and an improvement in health condition in the rehabilitation programme for patients with spinal cord and brain injuries. Hypotheses: 1) indicators of self-perceived spasticity and pain measured after VA treatment are lower than measurement results before treatment; 2) VA treatment can be used in rehabilitation programmes to support the improvement of self-perceived health condition.
Treatment of chronic back pain using indirect vibroacoustic therapy
Low frequency sound wave stimulation therapy has become increasingly popular in the rehabilitation fields, due to its ease, less fatiguing and time efficient application. OBJECTIVE: This 12-week pilot study examines the efficacy of applying low frequency sound wave stimulation (between 16–160 Hz) through both hands and feet on relieving pain and improving functional ability in patients with chronic back pain. METHODS: Twenty-three participants with chronic shoulder (eleven participants) or low back pain (twelve participants) underwent a 12-week vibration therapy program of three sessions per week.
Vibration Therapy and Its Influence on Health
The history of the development of vibrotherapy (VT) dates back to the half of the nineteenth century, when French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot designed vibration chair for treatment of Parkinson disease. Since then VT got as far as the world’s first medical device “Vitberg+” that was introduce by Vitberg company in 2016. Vibrotherapy has recently gain popularity, many studies have provided insight into the benefits of using vibration for enhancement of overall health. The aim of our paper is to review current literature on VT, help readers to better understand the effects of vibration on human body. We can add that valid evidence suggests that vibration is effective in enhancing various medical conditions, although the exact mechanisms mediating these effects are still not well unde
The Psychological and Physiological Effects of Low Frequency Sound and Music
This paper looks at the psychological and physiological effects of sound by considering a selection of the literature that exists on the effect of music on physical conditions such as pain, muscle tone, blood pressure, and heart rate. Specifically, the paper focuses on a method of therapy known as Vibroacoustic Therapy (VA) and summarizes studies that have been undertaken using this system of therapy with clients who have severe physical handicap, clients with self-injurious behavior, clients who have raised levels of anxiety, and also individuals who are not otherwise in need of treatment. Conclusions from the research literature are offered along with suggested future directions for the uses of music in a physical way to influence and help people with specific conditions.
Possible Mechanisms for the Effects of Sound Vibration on Human Health
This paper presents a narrative review of research literature to “map the landscape” of the mechanisms of the effect of sound vibration on humans including the physiological, neurological, and biochemical. It begins by narrowing music to sound and sound to vibration. The focus is on low frequency sound (up to 250 Hz) including infrasound (1–16 Hz). Types of application are described and include whole body vibration, vibroacoustics, and focal applications of vibration. Literature on mechanisms of response to vibration is categorized into hemodynamic, neurological, and musculoskeletal. Basic mechanisms of hemodynamic effects including stimulation of endothelial cells and vibropercussion; of neurological effects including protein kinases activation, nerve stimulation with a specific look at vibratory analgesia, and oscillatory coherence; of musculoskeletal effects including muscle stretch reflex, bone cell progenitor fate, vibration effects on bone ossification and resorption, and anabolic effects on spine and intervertebral discs.
Vibroacoustic treatment to improve functioning and ability to work: a multidisciplinary approach to chronic pain rehabilitation
The greatest improvement was from the practitioner-led sessions, but self-care was beneficial for pain relief and relaxation. Participants became more aware of sensations in their own bodies, and during washout periods noticed more clearly the treatment effects when symptoms returned. An added self-care phase to standard Vibroacoustic treatment could be beneficial for maintaining the effects from the more intensive Vibroacoustic treatment as part of multidisciplinary rehabilitation.
Evaluation of a multi-component approach to cognitive–behavioral therapy (CBT) using guided visualizations, cranial electrotherapy stimulation, and vibroacoustic sound
This pilot study examines the use of guided visualizations that incorporate both cognitive and behavioral techniques with vibroacoustic therapy and cranial electrotherapy stimulation to form a multi-component therapeutic approach. This multi-component approach to cognitive–behavioral therapy (CBT) was used to treat patients presenting with a range of symptoms including anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. Clients completed a pre- and post-session symptom severity scale and CBT skills practice survey.