Leveraging implementation science to prevent and reduce musculoskeletal overuse injury in musicians: A proposal for the study of a conceptual framework

Musician health and wellness, a fundamental requirement for safe, effective, and optimal musical performance, is not guaranteed. The cumulative reported lifetime prevalence of performance related musculoskeletal disorders PRMD affecting all musicians is 93%2 with the highest incidence rates reported in musician-students.3,4 PRMD is defined as symptoms that have a negative impact on the ability to play a musical instrument.1 These disorders have serious consequences for health-care burden, cost, and impact on musician's careers.
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Source Type: research