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Musculoskeletal problems of performing artists
1University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, USA.
Current Opinion in Rheumatology
|March 1, 1995
Summary
Performing arts medicine researchers study upper extremity issues in musicians, including overuse syndrome and nerve entrapment. This research explores causes and treatments for these common musician injuries.
Area of Science:
- Performing arts medicine
- Musculoskeletal health in musicians
Background:
- Musicians experience unique upper extremity musculoskeletal problems.
- Common issues include overuse syndrome, nerve entrapment, focal dystonia, osteoarthritis, and joint hypermobility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advance understanding of upper extremity musculoskeletal problems in instrumental musicians.
- To present the epidemiology and etiology of these conditions.
Main Methods:
- Review of current research in performing arts medicine.
- Epidemiological data analysis.
- Investigation into the causes of musician-specific injuries.
Main Results:
- Musicians are susceptible to various upper extremity conditions.
- Epidemiology and etiology of these problems are explored.
- Treatment strategies for injured musicians are discussed.
Conclusions:
- Performing arts medicine is crucial for addressing musician health.
- Further research is needed to understand and treat these conditions effectively.