Rhythmic auditory stimulation incorporated in training improved movements in individuals with psychotic-like experiences

This study used motion analysis to measure movement performance at pretest and posttest. Eighteen age- and gender-matched individuals without PLEs were also recruited to provide data of intact movements. Results showed that RAS may reduce severity of movement slowing and irregular muscle contraction in individuals with PLEs. This pilot study is one of the pioneering studies validating effectiveness of early intervention programs tackling movement abnormalities, which are initial impairments in the psychosis continuum, in individuals with PLEs.
Source: European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience - Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research