Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, Anxiety, and Pain Among Musicians in the United Kingdom

Abstract

Context and AimsAlthough some exercise-based interventions have been associated with lower levels of pain and performance-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs) among musicians, the evidence is still mixed. Furthermore, little is known about musicians’ general engagement in physical activity (PA), their knowledge of PA guidelines, or the relevant training they receive on pain prevention and the sources of such training. Similarly, little is known about the relationship between PA and PRMDs and other risk factors for PRMDs.MethodsFollowing a cross-sectional correlational study design, both standardized and ad hoc measurements were used to investigate self-reported PA [International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Short Form (IPAQ-SF)], knowledge of PA guidelines, and barriers to engaging in PA [Centers for Disease Control (CDC); Determinants of Physical Activity Questionnaire (DPAQ)]; sedentary behavior [Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire (SBQ)]; pain [36-Item Short Form Survey Instrument (SF-36)] and PRMDs (frequency and severity); reported physical exertion (RPE); anxiety [Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)]; practice behaviors (e.g., practice time; taking breaks frequency; warming up); and relevant training among conservatoire students in the United Kingdom. The entire set of questionnaires was administered both online and via hard copies between June 2017 and April 2018.ResultsDemographic information was obtained from 111 respondents, mostly undergraduate students (UGs) from seven conservatoires. They reported high levels of engagement in PA, despite poor knowledge of PA guidelines. Teachers were the most frequently mentioned source of pain prevention information (by 43% of respondents), and 62% agreed that they had received advice on why they should engage in cardio PA. Sedentary behavior was comparable to normative data. Levels of bodily pain and PRMDs were low, but 43% showed “abnormal” clinical anxiety and found playing their instruments “somewhat hard” (RPE) on average. Bodily pain interfering with practice and performance was positively correlated with frequency and severity of PRMDs, anxiety, and RPE. Frequency and severity of PRMDs were also associated with sedentary behavior at the weekend. Anxiety was associated with RPE. No association was found between PA and PRMDs.ConclusionThe relationship between PA and PRMDs and pain remains unclear and needs further investigation. While health education needs to be improved, other pathways may need to be taken. Given the high levels of anxiety, the ideology of Western classical music itself may need to be challenged.

Level of physical activity of students in Poland, Portugal and Belarus

“…Matei and Ginsborg [29] also assessed the time spent by UK university graduates performing specific physical exertion. The highest mean amount of time noted by the authors was activity related to walking -416 min.…”

Müzi̇syenleri̇n Ağri, Postür, Üst Ekstremi̇te Fonksi̇yonu Ve Anksi̇yete Düzeyleri̇ni̇n İncelenmesi̇

“…Tablo 3'de ağrı ile postür, üst ekstremite fonksiyonu ve anksiyete değerlendirme bulgularının ilişkisi gösterildi. Literatürde müzisyenlerde anksiyete ve fiziksel ağrı arasında tutarsız bir ilişki olduğunu gösteren çalışma (33) olduğu gibi, ağrı ile anksiyete arasında pozitif anlamlı ilişki olduğunu gösteren çalışmalar da (10,34) mevcuttur. Çalışmamızda, müzisyenlerin hafif düzeyde anksiyete belirtileri gösterdiği ve ağrı ile anksiyete arasında orta düzey pozitif anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu belirlenmiştir.…”

“…Literatür sonuçları göz önünde alındığında müzisyenler ağrı, postür bozukluğu ve üst ekstremite fonksiyonelliği gibi sadece fiziksel sorunlar açısından değil anksiyete gibi psikolojik sorunlar açısından da risk altında olabilmektedir (10,(31)(32)(33)(34)…”

Health benefits of physical activity for people with mental disorders: From the perspective of multidimensional subjective wellbeing

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“…In terms of personality traits, people with high self-efficacy are generally more active in sports and mentally healthier ( 38 ). With regards to occupational characteristics, it is found that jobs that require long periods of sedentary work are more likely to cause anxiety and depression in workers, and physical activity has a more significant effect on them ( 39 ).…”