Alexander Technique classes improve pain and performance factors in tertiary music students

Professional and student instrumental musicians experience high rates of playing-related pain and other musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs), indicating a substantial health risk; thus preventive education at the college level is imperative. During tertiary studies however, music students may be more focused on musical skill development than health outcomes. Alexander Technique (AT) is reputed to be beneficial for factors relating to both playing-related pain (PR pain) and the improvement of performance quality in musicians, therefore AT training for music students could be relevant for prevention.
Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Tags: PREVENTION & REHABILITATION: **plus provided doc head** Source Type: research