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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 Probl Perform Art 1997;2(4):107-111

String instrumentalists:

Lederman RJ: Medical problems of violinists ...