The structure of occupational diseases in first-third-year piano students

Area of Science:

• Medical science
• Occupational health
• Music education

Background:

• Piano students face a high risk of developing occupational diseases.
• The prevalence of health issues increases significantly during their academic progression.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the structure and progression of occupational diseases among piano students.
• To identify specific health risks associated with musical training.

Main Methods:

• A cohort of 300 piano students was medically examined annually over three years.
• Data on the incidence of specific diseases were collected and analyzed.

Main Results:

• The proportion of students in special medical groups rose from 14% to 38%.
• Musculoskeletal diseases increased from 58% to 71%, and hand-related diseases from 17% to 23%.
• A notable increase in disease incidence occurred between the second and third years of study.

Conclusions:

• The primary occupational diseases affecting piano students involve the muscular and hand systems.
• These conditions tend to worsen with continued musical training, especially during the third year.