Odds ratio of occurrence of pain, postural changes, and disabilities of violinists
The objective of this study is to evaluate the odds ratio of occurrence of pain, postural changes, and disabilities of violinists. Thirty-eight violinists were assessed. Photographs from anterior, posterior, and lateral views were taken and analyzed using Software of Postural Analysis. Pain was assessed by the Visual Analogue Pain Scale and the musculoskeletal disability of the arm, shoulder, and hand questionnaire (DASH). A logistic regression model was employed and all variables related to posture, age, gender, hours of practice, and duration of practice were considered.
Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Fab íola Carvalho Lopes dos Santos, Flávia de Souza, Freddy Hernandez Barajas, Olga Usuga Manco, Sílvia Maria Amado João Source Type: research