Although Music Therapists have been working with Brain Injury patients for a number of years, it is only recently that the media has become aware of the remarkable influence that music can have on their recovery. Following on from the story the music therapy played a vital role in US congress woman Gabby Giffords regaining speech and movement after being shot and suffering TBI, this news report explains that music is also aiding another in similar ways.
Having worked with Brain Injury patients I can say that music is so important in their rehabilitation. Many patients who have lost ability of speech can often sing before they can talk again.
Check out the video by clicking the below link:
http://edition.cnn.com/video/?/video/bestoftv/2012/08/01/ac-gupta-aurora-survivor-brain.cnn
Having worked with Brain Injury patients I can say that music is so important in their rehabilitation. Many patients who have lost ability of speech can often sing before they can talk again.
Check out the video by clicking the below link:
http://edition.cnn.com/video/?/video/bestoftv/2012/08/01/ac-gupta-aurora-survivor-brain.cnn
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