By Linda Johnson


Many people do not realize just how fast and how far the medical field has advanced. Deadly diseases are now successfully treated and psychological conditions that were routine managed by incarcerating the patient in a secure facility are now treated successfully by therapists and other medical specialists. There is now a wide variety of different therapies that can help patients lead a better life. One example is the successful use of music therapy Maine practitioners now use.

The fact that melodies, songs and musical performances have an emotional impact upon people and even animals is well known. Most people experience very specific memories when they hear a specific song. Others use specific songs to help them feel better when they feel down, angry or sad. There can be no doubt that music influences the moods and emotions. Even the Bible record many instances of musicians that were responsible for creating a specific mood or ambiance.

It comes as no surprise to learn that the use of musical interventions has become an extremely popular field and that there are numerous therapists that specialize in this specific field. This discipline is officially recognized and practitioners have to undergo rigorous training before they can apply for a license to practice. The huge growth in popularity has resulted in a situation where this type of therapist can now be found practising almost everywhere.

One of the reasons why this discipline has become so popular is the fact that it can be beneficial to patients suffering from a very wide variety of both physical and mental diseases and conditions. For example, patients that struggle to communicate have found immense release in this type of treatment. They learn to express themselves through music and soon progress to more conventional methods of communication.

Another field where musical therapists have proved to be extremely successful is with patients that struggle with certain movements or that suffer from coordination problems. During musical sessions they often learn new movements without even trying, simply because human reaction in such cases is often sub conscious and automatic. Patients with such problems range from those with physical disabilities to those that suffer from serious psychological conditions.

Psychologists increasingly support the work of musical therapists as supplementary treatment for patients that suffer from a wide variety of psychological conditions. Patients with severe depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and even serious conditions such as Alzheimer show marked improvement after even a few sessions with a musical therapist. Music seems to bypass even the most stubborn defences these patients can construct.

Musical therapists are not only recognized as part of the medical field, but many medical insurance companies will even pay for treatment, especially if such treatment is recommended by another medical specialist. Each patient has individual needs and treatment only start once a thorough assessment of those needs have been completed. Treatment poses no threat to any patient whatsoever.

The fact that music can have a profound effect upon people is well known. Musical therapy has been around for aeons, even if formally trained therapists in this discipline only entered the scene during the past few decades. Almost anyone can benefit from this type of treatment and the discipline is certainly set to grow even more popular.




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