| Edition |
2009 rev. ed. |
| Description |
253 p. : ill. ; 27 cm. |
| Bibliography |
'Resource list' (p. 219-245) and indexes. |
| Contents |
Part one. Overview of how injuries can arise. My story : no pain, no gain -- You are not alone : the prevalence of inuries among instrumental musicians -- Why it may hurt to play : a definition of overuse -- The conductor is in the driver's seat : risk factors and stressors particular to orchestral life -- Causes of overuse injuries -- risk factors and understanding danger signals. Part two. Explanation of various injuries. Static loading, back and disc problems -- Muscle and tendon disorders of the arms and shoulders -- Nerve entrapments, and hand and forearm pain -- Other conditions. Part three. Preventative and restorative approaches. Too much, too soon? -- Stretching and strengthening -- Chair problems -- Location, location, location -- Hearing is our business -- The worst case scenario -- How do I start back? -- Instrument modifications -- Practice, practice, practice -- Views for the future. Part four. Further help is available. |
| Subject |
Musicians -- Health and hygiene.
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Musicians -- Wounds and injuries.
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Overuse injuries -- Prevention.
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| Added Title |
Playing hurt |
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Injury prevention guide for musicians |
| ISBN |
9780971373556 |
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0971373558 |
| Standard No. |
NZ1 12791426 |
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