Document Type

Project

Publication Date

Winter 6-2016

Keywords

Ankle injury, Ankle sprains, Limbic entrainment

Abstract

This case series examined the effectiveness of limbic entrainment for normalizing gait in individuals with recent ankle sprains. The limbic system consists mainly of the amygdala and the hypothalamus, and is connected to the motor areas of the brain via the ventral striatum. Auditory stimuli have been shown to have the greatest effect on motor responses, since the auditory areas of the brain are connected most directly to the motor and limbic areas. Two subjects were tested in this case series by walking at a self-­‐selected pace before and after limbic entrainment. Entrainment was achieved through 15 minutes of relaxation while listening to antecedent sonic driving through a shamantic drumming track. Significant differences were observed in cadence, step length, force distribution, and single support line. Future research is suggested, including more subjects, as well as subjects with varying length of time between the injury and testing.

Department

Health and Human Development

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

Ankle--Wounds and injuries--Treatment; Ankle--Wounds and injuries--Case studies; Cognitive neuroscience; Limbic system

Genre/Form

student projects; term papers

Type

Text

Rights

Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.

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Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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