Petra Pohl
Linkoping University, Sweden
Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Neurol Neurophysiol
The Ronnie Gardiner Method (RGM) is an innovative rhythm and music-based rehabilitation intervention using sensorimotor and cognitive integration. RGM, initially created by the musician Ronnie Gardiner, was originally developed in Sweden in response to a tragic event in Mr. Gardiner�s life. Since 2010, RGM has been successfully implemented within neurorehabilitation across Europe, as well as in several non-European countries. RGM is based on principles of neuroplasticity, motor learning and postural control, and uses multisensory input (visual, audio, kinetic, and tactile) in order to stimulate experience-dependent neuroplastic processes with the aid of the energy from beast-based music. RGM aims at stimulating cognitive and motor function (e.g, memory, concentration, executive function, multitasking, coordination, mobility, balance, and motor skills). In addition, it may aid body awareness, self-esteem, and social skills. RGM has been scientifically evaluated as an example of multimodal sensory stimulation in stroke rehabilitation in a late phase of recovery, and as a means of improving dual-task performance in Parkinson�s disease. RGM is also used in patients with dementia, and depression, as well as in healthy aging, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and in ordinary school environment. RGM is a practitioner lead intervention that can be performed either standing up or sitting down and can be practiced with the advantages gained as a group activity or individually, which makes it very flexible. This presentation provides the theoretical background, as well as a description of potential rehabilitation areas, and is accompanied by a workshop lead by the creator Mr. Ronnie Gardiner himself. petra.pohl@liu.se
