A study on the effects of fast beat music in improving exercise tolerance of stroke patients requiring aerobic training using bicycle ergometer

Date of Completion

1998

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Stroke, Music, Exercise, Bicycling

Abstract

From a sample of 15 patients undergoing aerobic training using bicycle ergometer, perception and feeling using Borg's RPE Scale and Rejeski Feeling Scale and tolerance were measured. Researchers made use of descriptive study by observation, with guide questionnaire prepared to be answered by subjects; returns were scored accordingly. Results were tallied and interpreted with the use of tables. From there, analyses were made and came up that most of the subjects agreed that fast beat music helped them to improve tolerance, feeling and perception of effort. Thus, making it one of the factors enhancing the fulfillment of specific goals of rehabilitation team.

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