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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Marshall Chasin, MD, Audiologist, Musicians’ Clinics of Canada
Topics: Hearing issues in musicians
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 ...
