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Pain Across Artists' Lifespan.

Bronwen J Ackermann1

  • 1University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. bronwen.ackermann@sydney.edu.au.

Medical Problems of Performing Artists
|March 31, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Professional performing artists face risks of physical and psychological overload, leading to increased pain and musculoskeletal disorders, especially with sudden increases in training load.

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Area of Science:

  • Performing arts medicine
  • Sports science
  • Occupational health

Background:

  • Lifelong careers in performing arts present unique physical and psychological challenges.
  • Pushing physical limits increases the risk of overload episodes, impacting various body systems.
  • Sudden increases in playing load (overtraining) are associated with heightened pain and performance-related musculoskeletal disorders.

Discussion:

  • Research in this issue examines the lifelong impact of performing arts on health.
  • The study explores these challenges across diverse genres, including dance, music, and Irish fiddlers.
  • Understanding overtraining is crucial for preventing injuries in performing artists.

Key Insights:

  • Overtraining significantly elevates the risk of pain and musculoskeletal disorders in performing artists.
  • Both physical and psychological overload are critical considerations for artist well-being.
  • The findings are relevant to student and professional populations in dance and music.

Outlook:

  • Further research should investigate targeted interventions for preventing overtraining in performing artists.
  • Longitudinal studies can provide deeper insights into the lifelong health trajectory of performing artists.
  • Developing evidence-based guidelines for managing training load is essential for the performing arts community.

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