Multiple factors influencing healthy performance for pre-professional and professional classical violinists: an exploratory study focusing on physical health

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Musculoskeletal complaints and pain are very common in musicians (Zaza, 1998; Silva et_al, 2015; Kok et_al, 2016; Viljamaa et_al, 2017). Multiple studies indicate that string players have a higher risk of musculoskeletal problems, compared to other instrument groups (Fishbein et_al, 1988; Davies and Mangion, 2002; Paarup et_al, 2011; Rensing et_al, 2018). Among the population of pre-professional and professional classical violinists, neck and shoulder complaints appear to be most common (Fishbein et_al, 1988; Kok et_al, 2015; Steinmetz et_al, 2016; Viljamaa et_al, 2017; Rensing et_al, 2018). Playing the violin involves a complex interaction of different . . .

 



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