title: Development and prevention of work related disorders in a sample of Brazilian violinists.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The present study is part of a project designed to investigate the development of disorders related to the work of orchestra violinists.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To describe and analyze the functional disorders of the musculoskeletal systems of violinists from the four orchestras in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
  
  
  METHODS
  Analyses of musculoskeletal system disorders found in violinists from orchestras in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, were completed using a variety of approaches, including Occupational Therapy, Epidemiology and the Social Science methodologies.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Participants sustained musculoskeletal disorders despite their common sense belief that musicians are generally healthier than other professional groups. The struggle for a better financial situation forced study participants to work harder, in a variety of work environments, increasing and diversifying their exposure to risk factors. Protective and preventive measures were scarce and in most cases these were only employed after the onset of musculoskeletal disorders.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The use of inadequate strategies and the lack of appropriate options to deal with risk factors contributed to the maintenance of symptoms or the onset of health disorders.
authors: Faculty of Medical Sciences of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
authors: Ronise Costa
authors: RC
authors: Lima
authors: School of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
authors: Tarcísio Márcio Magalhães
authors: TM
authors: Pinheiro
authors: School of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
authors: Elizabeth Costa
authors: EC
authors: Dias
authors: School of Music, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
authors: Edson Queiroz
authors: EQ
authors: de Andrade
mesh_terms: D001938:Brazil / Q000453:epidemiology; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007182:Income; D008297:Male; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D009146:Music; D060051:Occupational Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011187:Posture; D012307:Risk Factors; D016526:Workload
keywords: Musician's health; musculoskeletal disorders; occupational health; workers' health