The role of music therapy in physical rehabilitation: A systematic literature review

Abstract

Physiotherapists and occupational therapists provide physical rehabilitation to maximize independence of those with compromised function. Qualified music therapists have provided interventions to assist physical rehabilitation for over 20 years, however effectiveness of interventions are often questioned. This systematic literature review explores the effectiveness of music therapy (MT) in physical rehabilitation, the function of music and the role of the music therapist. The following databases were searched: Embase, Cinahl, Allied and Complementary Medicine, Cochrane Review, PsychInfo, Eric, Medline, Dissertation Abstracts and Voices. Research articles were selected if a MT technique was a..