title: Medical problems affecting musicians.
abstract: The physical demands of performing on musical instruments can cause pain, sensory loss, and lack of coordination. Five cases illustrate common problems. Knowledge of the interaction between the technique of playing the instrument and the particular musician can help physicians diagnose and resolve problems.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Western Ontario, London.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Potter
authors.forename: I C
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D018771:Arthralgia / Q000209:etiology; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005356:Fibromyalgia / Q000209:etiology; D005542:Forearm / Q000294:innervation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009146:Music; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D012678:Sensation Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D012785:Shoulder Joint