An overview of upper extremity cumulative trauma disorders in pianists.
Many instrumentalists suffer from overuse syndrome due to repetitive and sustained motions required of the upper extremity. Overuse injuries in pianists are frequently caused by lack of rest breaks, deconditioned upper extremities, performance technique, and anatomical limitations of the hand and fingers. This article examines the precipitating factors of overuse syndrome through a case study approach.
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Ergonomics; Performing artists; Prevention