title: Overuse syndrome in musicians.
abstract: Overuse syndromes of the upper limb are common in musicians. This reflects the long hours spent playing. Possible pathological causes are discussed as well as the ergonomic patterns of playing required of some instruments and other anatomical factors that predispose.
authors: Pharmacological Rheumatology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. howard.a.bird@gmail.com
authors: H A
authors: HA
authors: Bird
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena / Q000502:physiology; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006804:Ergonomics; D006801:Humans; D009141:Musculoskeletal System / Q000293:injuries / Q000503:physiopathology; D009146:Music; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology
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