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 and violin makers. J Violin Soc Am 1990;10(3):21-45
Percussionists:
Judkins J: The impact of impact: The percussionist’s shoulder. Med Probl Perform Art 1991;6(2):69-70
Vocal musicians:
Sataloff RT: Voice medicine: Arts medicine for otolaryngologists. Ear Nose Throat J 2005;4(11):684-685
