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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George Shybut, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Wellington (Ohio) Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Topics: Athletes and the Arts, PAMA initiatives, performing arts health issues, focal dystonia
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.
Richard Lederman, MD, PhD, (Neurology), Cleveland Clinic
Topics: PAMA history, musicians as athletes, medical approaches to treating musicians, injury prevention, focal dystonia
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 and ...
Robin Kish, MFA, Faculty, Chapman University
Topics: Dance injury issues / prevention, wellness, nutrition, cross-training, stress, choreographers
Christine Guptill, PhD, MS, Occupational Therapy, McMaster University (Canada)
Topics: Musician’s health issues, repetition, mental – physical skill development, injury prevention
