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Musculoskeletal Injury in Australian Professional Musical Theatre Shows: A 5-Year Retrospective Observation Study of 2,249 Medical Attention Injuries
CONCLUSION: Almost half of all injuries requiring medical attention in Australian professional music theatre performers were related to the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, with an increasing trend of cervical spine injury frequency across show durations. The study suggests a need for targeted injury prevention strategies in this population.PMID:38413825 | DOI:10.21091/mppa.2024.1001 (Source: Medical Problems of Performing Artists)
Source: Medical Problems of Performing Artists - February 27, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Charlotte Ganderton Annie Strauch Catherine Etty-Leal Adrian Pranata Source Type: research

Laterality in Body Coordination of Professional and Amateur Ballet Dancers While Performing a Single Pirouette with Pointe Shoes
CONCLUSION: It is notable that the COP-COM inclination angle was adjusted by hop-up and it caused the lateral differences in both professional and amateur dancers during a single pirouette with pointe shoes. This study highlights elements to consider in laterality when monitoring pirouette performance with pointe shoes.PMID:38413826 | DOI:10.21091/mppa.2024.1002 (Source: Medical Problems of Performing Artists)
Source: Medical Problems of Performing Artists - February 27, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Yurina Tsubaki Yui Kawano Cheng-Feng Lin Mayumi Kuno-Mizumura Source Type: research

Effect of Expiratory Muscle Strength Training on the Performance of Professional Male Trumpet Players
CONCLUSION: We conclude that EMST seems unnecessary for the enhancement of trumpet playing, at least in a population of male professionals who already demonstrate excellent respiratory condition and control.PMID:38413827 | DOI:10.21091/mppa.2024.1003 (Source: Medical Problems of Performing Artists)
Source: Medical Problems of Performing Artists - February 27, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Alexandra T ürk-Espitalier Matthias Bertsch Isabelle Cossette Source Type: research

One-Year Injury History and Safe Dance Practices Among Female Highland Dancers in Canada
CONCLUSION: The prevalence of 1-year injury history among female Highland dancers is high. Education on the benefits of safe dance practice for Highland dancers may be useful. Prospective cohort studies are needed to understand the dynamic nature of dance injuries across a full competitive season.PMID:38413828 | DOI:10.21091/mppa.2024.1004 (Source: Medical Problems of Performing Artists)
Source: Medical Problems of Performing Artists - February 27, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Haley M McDougall Amanda M Black Lindsay Morrison Cassandra J Brandford Sarah J Kenny Source Type: research

Musculoskeletal Pain Intensity and Interference Questionnaire for Musicians-Italian Version (MPIIQM-IT): Multicenter Validation, Translation and Cultural Adaptation
CONCLUSIONS: The MPIIQM-IT is a valid and reliable tool, useful for investigating the presence of pain and playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs) in both professional and non-professional musicians.PMID:38413829 | DOI:10.21091/mppa.2024.1005 (Source: Medical Problems of Performing Artists)
Source: Medical Problems of Performing Artists - February 27, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Francescaroberta Panuccio Gloria Marcellini Anna Berardi Marco Tofani Martina Uboldi Giovanni Galeoto Source Type: research

Preliminary Feasibility and Acceptability Examination of Using a Novel Ergonomic Chinrest with a Low Shoulder Rest by a Viola Player: A Case Report
CONCLUSION: This case report examined a professional viola player's 6-week experience with an EC. While positive outcomes were observed in posture, performance, and product acceptance, issues with complex instructions were noted. This study marks the first exploration of individual challenges with EC use.PMID:38413830 | DOI:10.21091/mppa.2024.1006 (Source: Medical Problems of Performing Artists)
Source: Medical Problems of Performing Artists - February 27, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Stephanie Mann Lotte Nygaard Andersen Helene M Paarup Source Type: research