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Music Therapy and Physical Activity in Neurological Diseases
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Music Therapy and Physical Activity in Neurological Diseases

A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 791

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Claudia Vinciguerra

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Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry “Scuola Medica Salernitana”, University of Salerno, 84131 Salerno, Italy
Interests: neuromuscular disorders; electromyography/evoked potential; clinical neurophysiology; myasthenia gravis; music therapy; rare disease
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Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Battaglia

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Department of Psychology, Educational Sciences and Human Movement, University of Palermo, 90144 Palermo, Italy
Interests: sport; exercise training; performance; quality of life; health promotion; childhood; aging; disability
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Our aim for this Special Issue is to collect research that investigates the role of music therapy and physical activity in neurological diseases across the human lifespan. This Special Issue will focus on new approaches (e.g., ecological, nutritional) and training protocols with and without music, as well as applications of new technologies in health-related aspects of neurological diseases. New challenges are emerging for researchers promoting health-related aspects for people with neurological diseases. In response to this, our aim for this Special Issue is to collect papers exploring the multi-dimensional concept of health-related quality of life, including domains related to music-based interventions in the context of physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning.

Authors are invited to contribute to this Special Issue by submitting letters, original research papers, case studies, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews that contribute new knowledge to the area of physical exercise and music therapy, as well as psychology, neuroscience, education, medicine, and clinical practice. The study selection phase will be followed by a rigorous peer review process prior to publication. This Special Issue will share research results and applications in clinical and exercise science.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Claudia Vinciguerra
Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Battaglia
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Healthcare is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • music therapy
  • music-based interventions
  • rehabilitation
  • physical exercise
  • neurological diseases

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Effectiveness of Telecoaching and Music Therapy in Neurological Disorders: A Narrative Review and Proposal for a New Interventional Approach
by Ignazio Leale, Claudia Vinciguerra, Vincenzo Di Stefano, Filippo Brighina and Giuseppe Battaglia
Healthcare 2025, 13(7), 826; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13070826 - 4 Apr 2025
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Neurological disorders represent a significant challenge for healthcare systems, necessitating innovative and multidisciplinary therapeutic approaches. These disorders often lead to difficulties in various aspects of daily life, including physical functioning, mental health, and quality of life (QoL). Telecoaching (TC) and Music Therapy (MT) [...] Read more.
Neurological disorders represent a significant challenge for healthcare systems, necessitating innovative and multidisciplinary therapeutic approaches. These disorders often lead to difficulties in various aspects of daily life, including physical functioning, mental health, and quality of life (QoL). Telecoaching (TC) and Music Therapy (MT) are two emerging modalities that may provide valuable support for individuals with these conditions. This narrative review aims to analyse recent studies investigating the efficacy of TC and MT in this population. A total of 23 studies were included in this narrative review. These studies indicate that TC positively affects physical functioning and adherence to intervention programs, with participants reporting improvements in gait and balance, as well as a reduction in postural instability and fall rates. Similarly, MT has shown promising outcomes in decreasing anxiety and sleep disorders while enhancing cognitive and emotional well-being. Integrating TC and MT into treatment approaches offers a promising alternative for improving QoL and overall well-being. However, further research is needed to consolidate the evidence and optimize the implementation of these interventions in clinical practice. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies and comparative evaluations to further clarify the role of TC and MT in the treatment of neurological disorders, as well as their long-term effects. Full article
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