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dc.contributor.authorBragge, Peter
dc.contributor.authorBialocerkowski, Andrea
dc.contributor.authorMcMeeken, Joan
dc.date.accessioned2017-06-29T12:31:40Z
dc.date.available2017-06-29T12:31:40Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.date.modified2013-02-14T00:18:40Z
dc.identifier.issn0004-9484
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10072/49098
dc.description.abstractAbstract Pianists seem prone to Playing~RelatedMusculoskeletal Disorders (PRMDs), however little pianospecific epidemiological research into such disorders has been undertaken. This study aimed to establish the prevalence ofPRMDs in a sample of elite (conservatory) pianists, identify associated risk factors and gather infonnation regarding PRMD symptom distribution. A survey of pianists enrolled at a large Australian university keyboard conservatory was undertaken. Survey items were developed from qualitative research that validated a PRMD definition for pianists and identified relevant perceived risk factors. Univariate and multivariate statistical techniques were used. Sixty-eight percent of pianists reported experiencing symptoms that interfered with their piano playing in the week prior to completing the survey. Statistically significant risk factors associated //'ith PRMDs following were high levels of perceived stress and self-reported increased muscle tension when playing the piano. Survey participants reporting both high stress and increased muscle tension had an 84% chance of having a PRMD. Anatomical areas most frequently affected by PRMD symptoms were the posterior neck, shoulders and upper middle back. Knowledge of these risk factors, and the anatomical areas frequently affected by PRMDs can aid piano teachers in the recognition and management of these disorders in consultation with appropriate health professionals.
dc.description.peerreviewedYes
dc.description.publicationstatusYes
dc.format.extent199427 bytes
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherAustralian Society for Music Education
dc.publisher.placeAustralia
dc.publisher.urihttps://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.516145657846429
dc.relation.ispartofstudentpublicationY
dc.relation.ispartofpagefrom18
dc.relation.ispartofpageto31
dc.relation.ispartofissue1
dc.relation.ispartofjournalAustralian Journal of Music Education
dc.relation.ispartofvolume2008
dc.rights.retentionY
dc.subject.fieldofresearchEducation
dc.subject.fieldofresearchPsychology and Cognitive Sciences
dc.subject.fieldofresearchStudies in Creative Arts and Writing
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode13
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode17
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode19
dc.titleMusculoskeletal injuries in elite pianists: Prevalence and associated risk factors
dc.typeJournal article
dc.type.descriptionC1 - Articles
dc.type.codeC - Journal Articles
gro.rights.copyright© 2008 ASME and the Authors. The attached file is reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. Please refer to the journal's website for access to the definitive, published version.
gro.date.issued2008
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gro.griffith.authorBialocerkowski, Andrea E.


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