—Janet Horvath, associate principal cello of the Minnesota Orchestra for more than three decades, is a soloist, writer, and award-winning advocate for injury prevention. Her acclaimed book Playing (Less) Hurt An Injury Prevention Guide for Musicians is available on Amazon or at www.halleonard.com
Janet Horvath – Injuries Among Young People on the Rise
Interview with Janet Horvath: Author of Playing Less Hurt – Minnesota Public Radio
Janet Horvath – Playing Less Hurt (Video)
Key References for Musician Medical Problems by Instrument / Voice Type
As suggested by Dr William Dawson (PAMA)
Piano / keyboards:
Bragge P, Bialocerkowski A, McMeeken J: Musculoskeletal injuries in elite pianists: Prevalence and associated risk factors. Aust J Mus Educ 2008;1:18-31
Brass instrumentalists:
Chesky K, Devroop K, Ford J III: Medical problems of brass instrumentalists: Prevalence rates for trumpet, trombone, French horn, and low brass.Med Probl Perform Art 2002;17(2):93-98
Woodwind instrumentalists (and all types):
Dawson WJ: Common problems of wind instrumentalists. Med …
Grace Notes Music Studio’s Mary Ellen Grace demonstrates some simple stretches musicians do before playing their instrument. It’s part of her new book, “Truly FUNdamentals, The Most Fun Musical Warmups Ever”. http://meggrace.com
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Neuromuscular Therapist and musician Todd Urban demonstrates the 4 basic motions of the wrist. Proper motion, pressure, relaxation and body use are discussed. Todd also discusses some of the improper techniques often used by musicians which can damage their wrists and hands.
This is a posture correcting exercise to help with wrist, elbow, shoulder, back or neck pain from a guitarist and corrective exercise therapist at the Atlanta Spinal Correction Center in Alpharetta GA. http://www.painreliefcorrective.com
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A video podcast from David Kuckhermann (world percussionist) demonstrating stretches to treat and prevent carpal tunnel and tendonitis injuries frequently experienced by percussionists.
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This 3D medical animation depicts carpal tunnel syndrome and carpal tunnel release. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a nerve disorder of the hand caused by compression of the median nerve. Two different types of carpal tunnel release are animated, an open carpal tunnel procedure and the endoscopic approach. Visit http://orthopedics.healthanimations.com for FREE videos, illustrations and patient handouts for healthcare providers.
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Tendonitis is a painful condition caused by swollen or injured tendons in the body. This animation explains the condition in detail. For more information visit the NHS website: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Tendonitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx
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