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Spitzer, John J.; Zaslaw, Neal

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“…As symphony orchestras internationally are very similar regarding instrumentation, hierarchical organization and with instruments played in the same way, the sample of musicians in this study could be expected to be representative for a large part of symphony orchestra musicians worldwide [35,36]. However, there were several possible biases in this study among which the low participation rate (49%) must be mentioned.…”

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Occurrence and co-existence of localized musculoskeletal symptoms and findings in work-attending orchestra musicians - an exploratory cross-sectional study

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BackgroundDue to ergonomic exposure musicians are at risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the neck, back, and upper extremities. The literature confirms musculoskeletal problems in these anatomic regions among orchestra musicians.MethodsAn explorative cross-sectional study among 441 musicians from six Danish symphony orchestras; 216 underwent a clinical examination constructed for the purpose. Prior to the examination the musicians rated their maximally perceived trouble within the last week on a scheme blinded to the examiner. Accessibility to the clinical examination differed between orchestras.The aims were to assess the prevalence of 1) perceived symptoms within the previous week in the neck, back and limbs and of 2) clinical findings in the neck, back, and upper extremities, and 3) to investigate the co-existence of the perceived symptoms and clinical findings.ResultsSymptoms and findings were most common in the neck, back, and shoulders. Due to a poor co-existence between self-reported symptoms and clinical findings musicians experiencing bodily trouble could not be identified through this clinical examination. Free accessibility to the examination was of major importance to participation.ConclusionsIn compliance with the purpose, perceived symptoms within the previous week and present clinical findings were assessed. Although both symptoms and findings were most frequent in the neck, back, and shoulders the co-existence of anatomically localized symptoms and findings was generally quite poor in this study.Discrepancy between symptoms and findings might be caused by the participants currently attending work and therefore being relatively healthy, and the fluctuating nature of musculoskeletal problems. Furthermore from a comparison of different measuring units - self-reported symptoms being period prevalence rates and clinical findings point prevalence rates; a bias which may also be inherent in similar studies combining self-reported questionnaire data and clinical findings.

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Occurrence and co-existence of localized musculoskeletal symptoms and findings in work-attending orchestra musicians - an exploratory cross-sectional study

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“…Across countries and continents, many professional classical musicians are employed in symphony orchestras that are generally comparable in instrumentation and in the hierarchical organization of their different instrument groups [ 1 , 2 ]. The ergonomic exposure from each kind of instrument, the need to practice for many hours to remain at the elite level, and the importance of each musician performing well during a concert, is also comparable worldwide.…”

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Prevalence and consequences of musculoskeletal symptoms in symphony orchestra musicians vary by gender: a cross-sectional study

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Bælum

Holm

et al. 2011

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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BackgroundMusculoskeletal symptoms are common in the neck, back, and upper limbs amongst musicians. Playing-related musculoskeletal disorders have been found to range from 32% to 87% with a tendency for female musicians to have more problems than males. Studies of musculoskeletal problems in instrumentalists have generally involved pre-professional musicians or populations comprising musicians of different levels. The objective of this study was therefore to investigate the prevalence, duration and consequences of musculoskeletal symptoms in professional symphony orchestra musicians.MethodsA cross-sectional questionnaire study. The study population comprised of 441 musicians from six Danish symphony orchestras; 342 (78%) completed the questionnaire.ResultsDuring the last year 97% of the women and 83% of the men experienced symptoms in at least one of nine anatomic regions (neck, upper and lower back, shoulders, elbows, and hands and wrists). 86% of the women and 67% of the men experienced symptoms for more than seven days, while 63% of the women and 49% of the men had symptoms for more than 30 days. Woodwind players had a lower risk for musculoskeletal symptoms and a lower risk for the consequences. Among consequences were changed way of playing, reported by 73% of the musicians, difficulty in daily activities at home, reported by 55%, and difficulty in sleeping, reported by 49%. Their health behaviour included taking paracetamol as the most used analgesic, while physiotherapists and general practitioners were reported as the most consulted health care professionals concerning musculoskeletal problems.Results regarding symptoms in six anatomic regions were compared to results for a sample of the general Danish workforce. Symptoms were more frequent in musicians and lasted longer than in the general workforce. This applied to both genders.ConclusionsWithin the last year most symphony orchestra musicians experienced musculoskeletal symptoms in the neck, back or upper extremities. The symptoms impacted on their level of function in and outside work and were reflected in their health behaviour. Generally women had a higher risk than men and woodwind players a lower risk than other instrumentalists. Finally, symptoms were more frequent and lasted longer in the musicians than in the general workforce.

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“…cit. P(405) 7 Lan Dormy , Paul : "A History of Music " Charles Scribner's sons , New York , London , 1935 p(320) 8 John , Gillespie : " Five Centuries Of Keyboard Music, Dover Publication , New York, 1967 P(303) 9 Sadie , Stanley : "The New Grove " Dictionary Of Music and Musicians " Second Edition , London , 1996 p(421) 10 Sadie , Stanley : "The New Grove " Dictionary Of Music and Musicians " Second Edition , London , 1996 p(421) 11…”

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التوزيع الأوركسترالي لقسم التفاعل للافتتاحية الأوركسترالية ماسك برجاماسك عند جابريل فوريه ( دراسة تحليلية)

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2022

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Occurrence and co-existence of localized musculoskeletal symptoms and findings in work-attending orchestra musicians - an exploratory cross-sectional study

Occurrence and co-existence of localized musculoskeletal symptoms and findings in work-attending orchestra musicians - an exploratory cross-sectional study

Prevalence and consequences of musculoskeletal symptoms in symphony orchestra musicians vary by gender: a cross-sectional study

التوزيع الأوركسترالي لقسم التفاعل للافتتاحية الأوركسترالية ماسك برجاماسك عند جابريل فوريه ( دراسة تحليلية)

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