Playing-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Classical Piano Students at Tertiary Institutions in Malaysia: Proportion and Associated Risk Factors

Ling, Chia-Ying; Loo, Fung-Chiat; Hamedon, Titi Rahmawati

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“…Therefore, in the context of research into prevalence of PRP, it is necessary to consider not only the instrument and duration of practice as a factor, but also qualitative aspects such as practice habits or practice strategies, attention to breaks, warm-up/cooldown, mental practice, posture, etc. (e.g., Kaczmarek, 2012;Ioannou and Altenmüller, 2015;Ling et al, 2018). Nawrocka et al (2014) point out:…”

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High-Performing Young Musicians’ Playing-Related Pain. Results of a Large-Scale Study

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The present study examines the prevalence, localization, frequency, and intensity of playing-related pain (PRP) in a sample of high-performing young musicians. We also address coping behavior and communication about PRP between young musicians, teachers, parents, and other people, such as friends. The aim is to provide information on PRP among high-performing musicians in childhood and adolescence, which can serve as a basis for music education, practice, and prevention in the context of instrumental teaching and musicians’ health. The study is part of a large-scale study (N = 1,143) with highly musically gifted participants (age 9–24 years; M = 15.1; SD = 2.14, female = 62%) at the national level of the “Jugend musiziert” (youth making music) contest. For data analyses, we used descriptive statistics, correlations, Chi2-tests, principal component analysis, Kruskal–Wallis H tests, and multivariate regression. About three-quarters (76%) of the surveyed participants stated that they had experienced pain during or after playing their instrument. Female musicians were significantly more frequently affected (79%) than male musicians (71%). With increasing age, the prevalence of PRP rises from 71 percent (9–13 years) to 85 percent (18–24 years). Regarding localization of pain, results are in line with many other studies with musculoskeletal problems the most common. Furthermore, data show a clear relationship between the duration of practice and the prevalence of PRP. Our study found averages of 7:18 h/week, whereas mean values of the duration of practice vary considerably between different instruments. The variance in practice duration is very large within the different instruments. Thus, when researching PRP, it is necessary to consider both the differences between different groups of instruments in the average duration of practice as well as the very large inter-individual variation in the duration of practice within a given instrument group. While just over half of the young musicians (56%) felt they had been taken seriously, 32 percent felt that their complaints were not completely taken seriously, and 12 percent did not feel taken seriously at all. Therefore, it is necessary to improve communication and information about PRP to prevent PRP and counteract existing complaints.

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“…Sudden changes in practice habits (e.g., increased practice time) may also increase PRP (Ioannou et al, 2018;Robitaille et al, 2018). Furthermore, practice without rest and without warm-up/cool-down is related to an increase in PRP (Ioannou and Altenmüller, 2015;Ling et al, 2018).…”

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High-Performing Young Musicians’ Playing-Related Pain. Results of a Large-Scale Study

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“…Other evidence to support popular recommendations is anecdotal and/or inconclusive (e.g., Yeung et al, 1999;Davies and Mangion, 2002). Although an association between engagement in PA and PRMDs has been both supported and disconfirmed (Yeung et al, 1999;Ling et al, 2018), no significant associations were found between PA and muscle strengthening and PRMDs, pain, perceived exertion, and/or anxiety. It may be that general PA is not be enough to support musical activities and/or target imbalanced muscles (Kenny and Ackermann, 2015).…”

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

Matei

Ginsborg

2020

Front. Psychol.

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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.

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“…Piano needs a application of greater music effort to stabilize the finger joints, when the upper limb exerts force near between 48.26 to57.28 kg per minute or 168.9 to 201.4 within minutes to play 1 . Piano playing is similar to athletic activity due to high demands in practice and the requirements to play musical notes accurately 2 . Posture plays a vital role in piano, correct balance and posture may achieve tension free playing.…”

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Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorder in Wrist and Fingers amomg Amateur Piano Players in Vellore

Ashish Mathew A,

S.F.Mariyam Farzana

2021

Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

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Background: Now a days the number of students studying piano in tertiary institution is being increasing. The piano player is similar to athletic activity to play the notes accurately. Posture plays a vital role in piano playing. Musicians are prone to injuries due to the nature of musical practice, inappropriate body postures and potentially harmful playing techniques. Majority of amateur players are prone to injuries, the main objective of the study was to find out the prevalence of musculoskeletal discomfort among piano players in three different wrist styles in piano playing. Methodology: A total 150 samples of age 8 to 15 years of both gender from Kingsway music academy. who use to play piano minimum 30 mins with minimum 6 months of learning experience were recruited for the study, initially their level of pain and discomfort in hand and wrist was measured using Cornell hand discomfort questionnaire Conclusion: The statistical analysis shows that there is pain in fourth and fifth finger in all wrist position and also weight playing method has significant pain among three wrist position .This also study concludes that correct positioning during piano playing can minimize the playing related musculoskeletal disorder.

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Playing-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Classical Piano Students at Tertiary Institutions in Malaysia: Proportion and Associated Risk Factors

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High-Performing Young Musicians’ Playing-Related Pain. Results of a Large-Scale Study

High-Performing Young Musicians’ Playing-Related Pain. Results of a Large-Scale Study

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

Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorder in Wrist and Fingers amomg Amateur Piano Players in Vellore

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