Craniocervical Characteristics of Wind Musicians: An Observational Study in Spanish Conservatory Students
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Wind instrument musicians often exhibit forward head and shoulder posture, leading to reduced neck mobility. This study highlights potential physical issues in university wind students affecting their playing and well-being.
Area Of Science
- Music Performance Science
- Musculoskeletal Health
- Biomechanics
Background
- Playing wind instruments can cause neck, arm, shoulder, and temporomandibular pain.
- The cervical and orofacial regions are interconnected, influencing overall body posture.
- Alterations in the orofacial system can significantly impact embouchure in wind musicians.
Purpose Of The Study
- To examine demographic and physical characteristics of the cervicomandibular region in university wind students.
- To identify potential musculoskeletal issues related to wind instrument playing.
Main Methods
- An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with wind students.
- Evaluated head and neck posture, cervical range of motion, and mouth opening.
- Assessed trigger points, pain sensitivity (algometry), and muscle activation (electromyography) in trapezius and masseter muscles.
Main Results
- A tendency towards forward head and protracted shoulder posture was observed.
- Cervical movements were diminished, while mouth opening was greater than standard.
- High prevalence of upper trapezius trigger points and increased masseter pain sensitivity and activation were noted.
Conclusions
- Wind musicians in the study displayed anteriorized head and shoulder posture.
- A decrease in cervical range of motion, particularly in the transverse plane, was identified.
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