title: An osteopathic approach to performing arts medicine.
abstract: An osteopathic approach to the performing artist is a complete approach. It involves spending adequate time with the performing artist to obtain a complete history and evaluation. It requires attention to the performer's lifestyle, practice habits, exercise routine, nutrition, stress level, and coexisting medical problems. Because an injury to a performing artist can be physically, emotionally, and financially devastating, these patients deserve a comprehensive treatment plan to allow for the best opportunity for recovery.
authors.affiliation: Midwestern University of Health Sciences, 19777 North 59th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA. dshoup@pol.net
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Shoup
mesh_terms: D002062:Bursitis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D026301:Manipulation, Osteopathic; D052580:Muscle Stretching Exercises; D009141:Musculoskeletal System / Q000293:injuries*; D009146:Music; D019547:Neck Pain / Q000628:therapy; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011403:Pronation; D012399:Rotation; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D013484:Supination; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000628:therapy