Regular Metronome, Fractal Metronome, and Music for Parkinson Gait - Takeaways - MDSpire

Regular Metronome, Fractal Metronome, and Music for Parkinson Gait

  • By

  • Kristen L. Sowalsky

  • Michael S. Okun

  • Matthew Terza

  • A. Enrique Martinez-Nunez

  • Hyokeun Lee

  • Nikolaus R. McFarland

  • Nikolaos Stergiou

  • Leonardo Almeida

  • Chris J. Hass

  • April 16, 2026

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    Parkinson disease is characterized by gait disturbances, including reduced velocity and increased variability, impacting mobility and quality of life.

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    Rhythmic auditory cues, such as metronomes and music, have been shown to improve gait performance in individuals with Parkinson disease.

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    The study compared the effects of a regular metronome, a fractal metronome, and music on gait in participants with Parkinson disease and healthy controls.

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    Participants with Parkinson disease were hypothesized to respond more positively to auditory cues due to their greater gait deficits.

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    The study utilized a randomized crossover design, assessing gait under different auditory conditions to evaluate unique responses.

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Regular Metronome, Fractal Metronome, and Music for Parkinson Gait

  • by Kristen L. Sowalsky, Michael S. Okun, Matthew Terza, A. Enrique Martinez-Nunez, Hyokeun Lee, Nikolaus R. McFarland, Nikolaos Stergiou, Leonardo Almeida, Chris J. Hass

  • April 16, 2026

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