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Top 3 medical issues by Performer (List 1,2,3)
Conductor Singer Keyboard Percussion String (bow) String (hand) Flute Woodwind Brass Wind Marching
1. Head
dental
vocal chords
embouchure
mandible
jaw
laryngeseal
hearing
Other
2. Hand/Wrist
tendinitis
arthritis
Other
3. Whole Body
shoulder
elbow
back
hips, legs ankles
feet
skin (sun,wind)
Vital Capacity
Other
4. Mental Health
View Permalink ShareInitial focus of Initiative
1. Performing Arts (First priority)
i. Musicians
ii. Conductors
iii. Singers
iv. Music Instruments
v. Marching Band
2. Fine Arts (subsequent priority)
i. Visual Arts/Graphics
ii. Theatre Arts
Subgroups of Performing Artists to address
a. Professionals and Amateurs
b. Indigent/Needy Professionals
c. Youth/those in training
d. Teachers
e. Parents
f. Medical Professionals (provide info to Doctors about prevention and healthcare for musicians)
g. Admins/Governing agencies (NASM,MENC,music groups)
h. Managers of professional musicians
i. American Fed Musicians Union
j. Advocates (MusiCares, Grammy, etc)
American Music Therapy, Public Health Orgs, State Wide Music ommisions, National Association of …
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Introduction
Health is increasingly regarded as a serious issue in the arts community. Concerns about incurable diseases and professional related injuries have brought health issues intro new focus. General health is receiving higher levels of attention along with specific diseases and conditions. Preventive maintenance toward long-term personal well-being is a more widely understood and accepted goal. Prevention and
treatment are in a new relationship.
These conditions are a current manifestation of historic connections …
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Initial Recommendations for Schools of Music
Kris S. Chesky, Ph.D.; William J. Dawson, M.D.; and Ralph Manchester, M.D., for the Health Promotion in Schools of Music Project
BACKGROUND
The primary goal of the Health Promotion in Schools of Music (HPSM) Project is to assist schools of music to prevent occupational injuries associated with learning and performing music. With this goal in mind, a national conference was hosted in the fall of 2004 to connect health care experts with individuals and organizations …