Author:
Enke Ashley M,Poskey Gail A
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness of neuromuscular re-education programs on reducing abnormal movements during instrument play in musicians with focal hand dystonia (FHD). METHODS: A systematic literature search of published articles
was performed. Databases searched included MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, OTseeker, and the Cochrane Library. Additional articles were identified from reference lists. Studies meeting inclusion criteria were independently assessed by the two coauthors for eligibility and quality of methods. Study
data were summarized in a critical appraisal chart. RESULTS: Nine studies met the inclusion criteria for review, including 1 non-randomized two-group study, 6 single-group repeated measures studies, and 2 single-subject studies. The studied neuromuscular re-education programs included constraint-induced
therapy plus motor control retraining, sensory motor retuning, learning- based sensorimotor training, and slow-down exercise. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this review indicate there is moderate evidence to support the effectiveness of neuromuscular re-education programs on reducing abnormal
movements during instrument play in musicians with FHD. However, additional research should evaluate the effectiveness of neuromuscular re-education programs using reliable and valid outcome measures, as well as study methods which provide higher levels of evidence.
Publisher
Science and Medicine, Inc.
Subject
History and Philosophy of Science,General Medicine
Cited by
14 articles.
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