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Area of Science:

  • Performing arts biomechanics
  • Musculoskeletal demands of artistic tasks
  • Quantitative research methods

Background:

  • Growing body of research in performing arts biomechanics.
  • Need to summarize the state of science in this field.
  • Identifying knowledge gaps and future research opportunities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify, summarize, and categorize quantitative research.
  • Focus on biomechanics of violin, viola, cello, and double bass players.
  • Utilize scoping study methodology.

Main Methods:

  • Established scoping study methodology.
  • Identified 74 articles for review.
  • Included 34 articles meeting study criteria.

Main Results:

  • Most research published since 2000 (21/34).
  • Electromyography (16) and kinematics (15) are primary methods.
  • Violinists most studied (22), double bass players least (1).

Conclusions:

  • Quantitative biomechanical research on bowed string musicians is increasing.
  • Significant gaps exist in research on injury mechanisms and protective strategies.
  • Current research is largely descriptive; future research should address protective strategies.