Plenary

PLENARY IV: The Rhythm of Life: Applications of Music Across the Spectrum of NeuroRehabilitation

Presenter(s)

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  Chad Lawson

  World-Renowned Pianist and Composer
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  Brian Harris, MA, MT-BC, NMT/F

  CEO
  MedRhythms
  Portland, Maine, United States

Moderator(s)

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  Pamela Roberts, PhD, OTR/L, SCFES, FAOTA, CPHQ, FNAP, FACRM

  Executive Director and Professor
  Cedars-Sinai and California Rehabilitation Institute
  Valley Village, California, United States

Featuring Billboard chart-topping and world-renowned pianist, Chad Lawson, this presentation dive into the power of music to influence the human condition, specifically, how rhythm can affect the human brain and physiology. Through live performance from Chad, interactive demonstrations, and video examples, this presentation will highlight how music may be used as a powerful tool in neurorehabilitation.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the application of rhythm in clinical settings across neurorehabilitation
• Explain the connection between rhythm and movement and cognition
• Identify how music influences emotion