Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) is the most evidence-backed music therapy technique for Parkinson's disease. Walk in time with a clinical metronome — your brain entrains to the rhythm, improving gait speed, stride length, and reducing freezing. Free. On any phone.
Try the metronome here
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📚 Clinical evidence — what RAS does
Meta-analyses and systematic reviews show Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation consistently improves gait velocity, stride length, step cadence, and reduces freezing of gait episodes in Parkinson's disease. The external auditory rhythm provides a substitute timing signal that bypasses the basal ganglia dysfunction responsible for Parkinson's gait abnormalities. RAS is recommended by physiotherapists and neurologists globally as a home rehabilitation technique. Research shows 20–30 minutes, 4–5 days per week produces measurable gait improvement within 4–6 weeks.
How to use the Gait Metronome
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Find your baseline
Walk normally for 10 steps. Count your natural cadence. Tap the Tap Tempo button in time with your steps — the app detects your BPM.
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Set target BPM
Add 5–10% to your baseline BPM. If you walk at 70 BPM naturally, start at 75–77 BPM. Wear earphones for best rhythm entrainment.
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Walk and increase
Walk for 20–30 minutes in time with the beat. Increase by 2–3 BPM every 1–2 weeks as your gait improves. Log each session.
BPM guide for Parkinson's gait training
BPM Range
Walking level
Who it suits
60–70 BPM
Slow warm-up
Severe Parkinson's, high fall risk, first week of training
70–80 BPM
Comfortable walk
Moderate Parkinson's, establishing rhythm — most patients start here
80–95 BPM
Brisk walk
Mild–moderate Parkinson's, improving stride length and speed
95–110 BPM
Power walk
Mild Parkinson's, physiotherapy-supervised gait training
110–120 BPM
Fast walk
Early Parkinson's or maintenance phase, supervised only
What the Voxetu Gait Metronome includes
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Clinical metronome — 40 to 160 BPM
Precise beat control from very slow warm-up (40 BPM) to fast walking pace (160 BPM). High-pitch accent on beat 1 so the patient always knows their position in the bar. Works through phone speaker or earphones — earphones recommended for best entrainment.
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Tap tempo — detect your natural walking speed
Patient or physiotherapist taps the screen in time with the patient's natural walking pace. The app detects the BPM automatically and sets it as the baseline. Then increase by 5–10% for the target training BPM.
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4 beat signatures — march, waltz, walk, simple
2/4 (march rhythm) for high-stepping exercises, 3/4 (waltz) for balance and turning practice, 4/4 (standard walking) for general gait training, 1/1 (simple) for severe freezing where even counting is difficult.
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Session logging to caregiver dashboard
Every session is logged: duration, total beats, average BPM. Physiotherapist and family see home compliance in real time. Sessions appear as 🎵 Gait Metronome in the care dashboard — no more guessing whether the patient practiced at home.
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Hindi and English — first RAS app in Hindi
Full interface in Hindi and English. The first and only free Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation app available in Hindi — serving Parkinson's patients and families across India who cannot access English-only clinical tools.
Real Parkinson's patients using the Gait Metronome
Parkinson's patient, age 67 — Chennai (2 months of RAS training)
My father's neurologist mentioned RAS but the apps he found were in English only and confusing. We found Voxetu and the Hindi mode made everything clear. He uses it every morning at 80 BPM for 25 minutes. His physiotherapist says his stride length has improved noticeably in 6 weeks. The dashboard shows us he has not missed a single session. — Daughter
Parkinson's physiotherapist — Nagpur
I have started recommending Voxetu Gait Metronome to all my Parkinson's patients for home practice. The session logging is the most useful feature for me — I can see exactly what BPM they practiced at, for how long, and how many days per week. Before this I had no visibility into their home compliance at all. — Physiotherapist, Nagpur
Parkinson's patient with freezing of gait — Raipur
My husband freezes when he tries to walk through doorways. The 3/4 waltz rhythm from the metronome helps him get started — something about the three-beat pattern breaks the freeze. His neurologist says this is a known effect of rhythmic cueing. We use 75 BPM waltz specifically for the doorway problem. — Wife
Frequently asked questions
What is Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) for Parkinson's?
Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation is a clinically proven music therapy technique for Parkinson's. The patient walks in time with a metronome set slightly above their comfortable pace. The auditory rhythm entrains motor neurons, improving gait speed, stride length, and reducing freezing. RAS has the strongest clinical evidence of any music therapy technique for neurological conditions.
What BPM should I start with for Parkinson's gait training?
Use the Tap Tempo feature to measure your natural walking pace first. Then set the metronome 5–10% above that baseline. Most Parkinson's patients start between 70–85 BPM. Increase by 2–3 BPM every 1–2 weeks as gait improves. Your physiotherapist will advise the right progression for your stage of Parkinson's.
Does RAS help with freezing of gait in Parkinson's?
Yes — RAS has clinical evidence for reducing freezing of gait episodes. The external rhythm bypasses basal ganglia timing deficits that cause freezing, providing an external pacemaker for gait. The 3/4 waltz rhythm is particularly helpful for freezing at doorways and turning. Some patients also find starting a new rhythm (switching from 4/4 to 3/4) helps break an active freeze episode.
How often and how long should I use the metronome?
Clinical research recommends 20–30 minutes of RAS gait training, 4–5 days per week. Measurable improvement in gait parameters typically appears within 4–6 weeks of consistent practice. The Voxetu Gait Metronome session log helps your physiotherapist verify home compliance.
Should I use a speaker or earphones with the metronome?
Earphones give better rhythm entrainment because the beat is delivered directly to both ears at consistent volume. A speaker also works well — place the phone in a pocket or mount it on a walking frame. Avoid headphones that block ambient sound if fall risk is a concern — use one earbud only so the patient can still hear their environment.
Is the Voxetu Gait Metronome free?
Yes — completely free with no time limit. BPM control, tap tempo, beat signatures, Hindi and English support are all free. Session logging to the caregiver dashboard requires a free Voxetu account. No credit card required.
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