Archive for 2010

Concept Site

Athletes In The Arts
Need: The problem to solve is how to improve the general well being of musicians and artists, especially young people. This has multiple components: nutrition, exercise, hearing health, injury, rehabilitation, injury prevention, mental health, music therapy, even health insurance.
Idea: The novel aspect of this initiative is the interest of the sports medical profession in the issues of the physicality of the arts. The idea is to connect the community of musicians, artists, parents, educators and …

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Video – Musician’s Performance Injuries – Prevention and Treatment – Dr. Mark Brodsky

In this series of videos, Dr. Mark Brodsky speaks with musicians about their performance related injuries and how best to treat / prevent them:

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Categories: Injury Risk and Prevention, Practice and Performance, Videos

Tags: music injuries

Exercise is Medicine – Website

Exercise is Medicine:
Physical inactivity is a fast-growing public health problem and contributes to a variety of chronic diseases and health complications, including obesity, heart disease, diabetes,hypertension, cancer, depression and anxiety, arthritis and osteoporosis. In addition to improving a patient’s overall health, increasing physical activity has proven effective in the treatment and prevention of chronic disease. Exercise is Medicine™ is an initiative launched by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA) in November 2007, calling on patients to talk to their doctor about including …

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Categories: Wellness and Exercise

Scientific Research Article Bibliography – PAMA

Scientific Research Articles:
This bibliography search from the Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) focuses on the health problems of instrumental and vocal musicians, dancers and actors. It consists of citations from the medical, musical and popular literature.
http://www.artsmed.org/bibliography.html

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Categories: Injury Risk and Prevention

Tips to Keep Marching Bands Healthy and Hydrated on The Field

With the beat of a drum, the blow of a whistle, and the blare of the brass section, marching bands across the country are practicing formations and new musical routines in anticipation of the start of school year. Recognizing the unique needs of these performers, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) has issued timely guidelines to ensure safety on the field and in the parade line.
“Marching band members, just like athletes, need to be well conditioned and prepared for …

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Categories: Injury Risk and Prevention, Marching Band, Nutrition and Hydration, Practice and Performance

Musicians & the Prevention of Hearing Loss (excerpts) – Musicians’ Clinics of Canada

Four expedient environmental techniques to reduce music exposure along with their rationales are listed below. Depending on the musical environment (or “venue” for those who are musically inclined), some or all of these techniques may be useful, These can also be used for high-school band classes as well. (Much of this information comes from Chasin & Chong6and Chasin7 serves as the basis for the province of Ontario’s Ministry of Labour Guidelines on the performing Arts (1993).)
Low frequency bass notes …

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Categories: Auditory and Oral Health

Video – Injury Awareness and Prevention – Stacy Morigneau (New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic)

Stacy Morigneau of the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic gives a talk at Loyola University New Orleans about the health risks that all musicians are exposed to and how to avoid them:

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Categories: Injury Risk and Prevention, Videos

Tags: injury prevention, musician injuries, new orleans musicians clinic, stacy morigneau

Video – Technique: Mastering the Paradoxical Element of Control – Garrick Ohlsson

Clavier Companion Article – Garrick Ohlsson on Technique: Mastering the Paradoxical Element of Control
Associated videos:
ProformaVision with Garrick Ohlsson Chopin Nocturne Op 15 No 1 section A
ProformaVision Dr. Kathleen Riley discussion with Garrick Ohlsson after his performance of Chopin Nocturne Op 15 No 1

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Categories: Injury Risk and Prevention, Piano, Videos