Music and Adherence Home Programs Post Stroke

Music and Adherence in Upper Extremity Home Programs Post Stroke

The purpose of this study is to explore whether adherence to upper extremity home programs changes when persons post stroke practice with preferred music.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Ages 40-85
• Mild to Moderate hemiparesis as determined by a score of 21 to 50 on the FM- UE
• At least 6 months post stroke
• American English as primary language

Exclusion Criteria:

• Significant visual impairment as determined by "aphasia-friendly" and age appropriate screening
• Significant hearing impairment as determined by self-report
• Actively receiving occupational or physical therapy services for upper extremity motor recovery
• Severe auditory comprehension impairment such that they cannot understand one-step directions as indicated by a WAB-R score below 8/10 on Sequential Commands Subtest
• Sitting or standing blood pressure of 180/110 or HE > 100 bpm