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Musculoskeletal Assessments Used in Quantitatively Based Studies About Posture and Movement in High String Players: A

Heike Schemmann1, Nadine Rensing, Christoff Zalpour

  • 1Osnabrueck University of Applied Sciences, Albrechtstrasse 30, 49076 Osnabrueck, Germany. Tel +49 (0)541 969-3114. h.schemmann@hs-osnabrueck.de.

Medical Problems of Performing Artists
|March 31, 2018
PubMed

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This study categorizes musculoskeletal assessments for high string musicians, revealing a need for more qualitative research and validated self-report tools to improve understanding of posture and movement in violin and viola players.

Area of Science:

  • Musculoskeletal health
  • Performing arts medicine
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Musicians playing high string instruments like the violin and viola are susceptible to musculoskeletal issues.
  • Quantitative assessments of posture and movement are crucial for understanding these issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically identify and categorize musculoskeletal assessments used in quantitative studies of high string musicians.
  • To inform future research and identify knowledge gaps in this field.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was conducted across major databases (Cochrane, CINAHL, PubMed) and a specialized journal.
  • Sixty-four studies published between 1999 and May 2017 met the inclusion criteria.

Main Results:

  • A variety of assessment methods were identified, including biomechanical instruments (kinematics, kinetics, electromyography, range of motion), clinical examination techniques, and self-reports.
  • Kinematic data was collected using optoelectronic, electromagnetic, and ultrasonic systems.
  • Clinical examinations and self-reports were the most frequently used assessment types.

Conclusions:

  • The identified musculoskeletal assessments can be applied in both research and clinical practice for high string players.
  • Future research should incorporate qualitative studies and psychometrically validated quantitative self-report measures.
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