Research

 

The Ronnie Gardiner Method has been used successfully in groups with stroke, Parkinson’s disease, depression, D.A.M.P., A.D.H.D., Multiple Sclerosis, to promote healthy ageing and support those with dementia. It is also being used with people with autism, dyslexia and to support general learning in schools. This method is an important addition to health care for all.

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Studies about RGM in people with a stroke:

Gonzalez-Hoelling S,  Bertran-Noguer C, Reig-Garcia G, Suñer-Soler R. Effects of a Music-Based Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation on Gait and Balance in Subacute Stroke. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021;18:2032.

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Bunketorp-Käll L, Pekna M, Pekny M, Blomstrand C, Nilsson M. Effects of horse-riding therapy and rhythm and music-based therapy on functional mobility in late phase after stroke. NeuroRehabilitation. 2019;45(4):483-492

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Bunketorp-Käll L, Lundgren-Nilsson Å, Nilsson M, Blomstrand C. Multimodal rehabilitation in the late phase after stroke enhances the life situation of informal caregivers. Top Stroke Rehabil. 2019;25(3):161-167

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Pohl P, Carlsson G, Bunketorp Käll L, Nilsson M, Blomstrand C. Experiences from a multimodal rhythm and music-based rehabilitation program in late phase of stroke recovery – a qualitative study. PLoS ONE. 2018;13(9):e0204215

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Bunketorp Käll L, Lundgren-Nilsson Å, Samuelsson H, Pekny T, Blomvé K, et al. Long-term improvements after multimodal rehabilitation in late phase after stroke: a randomized controlled trial. Stroke. 2017;48(9):e272

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Thornberg K, Josephsson S, Lindquist I. Experiences of participation in rhythm and movement therapy after stroke. Disabil Rehabil. 2014;36(22):1869-1874

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Bunketorp Käll L, Lundgren-Nilsson Å, Blomstrand C, Pekna M, Pekny M, et al. The effects of a rhythm and music-based therapy program and therapeutic riding in late recovery phase following stroke: a study protocol for a three-armed randomized controlled trial. BMC Neurol. 2012;21(12):141.

 

Studies about RGM in people with Parkinson’s disease:

Pohl P, Wressle E, Lundin F, Enthoven P, Dizdar N. Group-based music intervention in Parkinson’s disease – findings from a mixed-methods study. Clin Rehab. 2020;34(4):533-544.

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Pohl P. The Ronnie Gardiner Method: an innovative music-based intervention in neurorehabilitation with focus on Parkinson’s disease. Neurophysiol Rehab. 2018;1:32-37

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Pohl P, Dizdar N, Hallert E. The Ronnie Gardiner Rhythm and Music Method – a feasibility study in Parkinson’s disease. Disabil Rehabil 2013;35:2197-2204