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
Janet Horvath, Professional musician (cello) Minnesota Orchestrar
Topics: Musician injury prevention tips
Author: Playing (Less) Hurt
William Dawson, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon Northwestern University
Topics: Musician hand / upper extremity injuries, PAMA history
Regina Campbell, PT, Performing Arts Physical Therapy (Boston, Mass)
Topics: Injury prevention, musician injury rehabilitation