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Development of a specific exercise programme for professional orchestral musicians.
Cliffton Chan1, Tim Driscoll, Bronwen Ackermann
1Discipline of Biomedical Science, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Lidcombe, NSW 1825, Australia. cliffton.chan@sydney.edu.au
Summary
A new exercise program was developed for professional orchestral musicians to prevent and reduce work-related upper limb disorders. This program, based on current evidence and expert consensus, aims to improve musician health and performance.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Sports Medicine
- Music Performance Science
Background:
- Musculoskeletal problems are prevalent in professional orchestral musicians.
- Effective prevention strategies for these musicians are not well-established.
- Exercise is a potential intervention for reducing work-related upper limb disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a specific exercise program for professional orchestral musicians.
- To ensure high methodological credibility through formative and process evaluations.
- To address the lack of evidence-based exercise interventions for this population.
Main Methods:
- Conducted literature reviews on exercise interventions for musicians and relevant body regions.
- Reviewed current preventative and rehabilitation models and consulted with physiotherapy experts.
- Developed and refined a progressive exercise program through expert review and pilot testing with musician feedback.
Main Results:
- No existing evidence-based exercise programs were found for professional orchestral musicians.
- A progressive exercise program was developed based on adapted prevention and rehabilitation models.
- Pilot testing and expert feedback led to modifications in exercise difficulty, class format, and structure.
Conclusions:
- A specific exercise program was successfully developed for professional orchestral musicians.
- The program integrates existing evidence, clinical consensus, and best practices.
- It is designed to prevent and reduce occupational injuries in this unique population.
Keywords:
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