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Prevention of musicians' hand problems.

C B Wynn Parry1

  • 1British Performing Arts Medicine Trust, 196 Shaftesbury Avenue, London WC2N 8JF, United Kingdom. bpamt@dial.pipex.com

Hand Clinics
|July 11, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Musculoskeletal problems are common in musicians. Nearly half of cases reviewed had no structural abnormality, highlighting issues with posture, technique, and rehabilitation, emphasizing shared prevention responsibilities.

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Area of Science:

  • Performing arts medicine
  • Rheumatology
  • Musculoskeletal health

Background:

  • Musicians frequently experience work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs).
  • The British Performing Arts Medicine Trust (BPAMT) was established to address these issues in Great Britain.
  • WMSDs pose a significant challenge to the careers and well-being of performing artists.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review cases of musculoskeletal problems in musicians treated by the BPAMT.
  • To identify common causes and contributing factors of these disorders.
  • To outline prevention strategies involving musicians, educators, and administrators.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of over a thousand musician cases treated at BPAMT clinics.
  • Analysis of patient data to identify patterns in symptoms, causes, and outcomes.
  • Clinical expertise from a consultant rheumatologist involved since the Trust's inception.

Main Results:

  • Almost half of the reviewed patients presented without obvious structural abnormalities.
  • Common contributing factors included poor posture, incorrect practice techniques, deconditioning, and overuse.
  • Inadequate rehabilitation following injury was identified as a primary cause of structural disorders.

Conclusions:

  • Musculoskeletal symptoms in musicians often stem from non-structural factors like posture and technique.
  • Effective prevention requires a multi-faceted approach involving musicians, teachers, and administrators.
  • Comprehensive rehabilitation is crucial for preventing the development of structural musculoskeletal disorders.

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