The effect of instrumental and vocal music on adherence to a physical rehabilitation exercise program with persons who are elderly.

G, Johnson; D, Otto; AA, Clair

doi:10.1093/jmt/38.2.82

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The effect of instrumental and vocal music on adherence to a physical rehabilitation exercise program with persons who are elderly.

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Authors:

Johnson G

Otto D

Clair AA

Abstract

This study compared live, instrumental music, vocal music, and no music on the repetition frequencies for 14 prescribed physical therapy rehabilitation exercises. Male (N = 4) and female (N = 15) residents of care centers for older adults served as subjects. They ranged in age from 65 to 90 years (M...

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