—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: [...]
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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.
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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 [...]
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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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David Shulman, Physical Therapist, from Baltimore, Maryland, offers a master class for music students, schools, teachers, and performing groups, including symphony orchestras. For more information, visit www.shulman-associates.com or call 410-296-9311.
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This dynamic session introduces ProformaVision, a new software program that simultaneously layers and analyzes two camera HD videography with surface electromyography (sEMG) and midi data. This state-of-the-art technology works in conjunction with Yamaha Disklavier™ pianos, Clavinovas and the AvantGrand. For the first time we can look at performers “under a microscope.” Body alignment, muscle tension [...]
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