Medical problems of performing artists
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Med Probl Perform Art · Dec 2020
Examining College Music Majors' Perceived Barriers and Motivation to Exercise.
Previous research has revealed music majors, in general, do not identify as exercisers, subjecting them to various health risks. Influenced by self-determination theory, the current study examined exercise motivation and self-efficacy in overcoming barriers to exercise in relation to number of times per week collegiate music majors reported they engaged in physical exercise. One hundred six college music majors completed a demographic questionnaire regarding their participation in marching music activities and how many days per week they engaged in physical exercise. ⋯ Results indicated that music majors who espoused a stronger identified motivation to exercise and had greater self-efficacy in their perceived ability to overcome barriers to exercise reported a greater frequency of exercise engagement. Sex difference were also found, with female music students being less confident (than their male counterparts) in their ability to overcome barriers to exercise. These findings highlight the motivations, obstacles, and perceptions of exercise in the music culture, providing a helpful start for comprehending what drives individuals in this domain.
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Med Probl Perform Art · Dec 2020
Self-Reported Wellness in Training and Performance: A Comparison of Professional Ballet Dancers and Professional Athletes.
In high-performance sport, the use of self-report measures is expanding. The exploration of wellness states in response to training and performance requires further investigation for professional ballet dancers and athletes. This study therefore aimed to: compare wellness scores between professional ballet dancers and athletes in training and performance; report frequency of self-reported modified participation during training and performance; and report frequency of self-reported inability to participate due to pain and illness in dancers and athletes. ⋯ Self-reported wellness scores appear sensitive to activity type and can provide valuable information to guide intervention and recovery strategies. Further research on the impact of poor wellness on performance, illness, and injury in professional ballet is warranted.
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Med Probl Perform Art · Dec 2020
Musicians' Earplugs: Do They Affect Performance or Listeners' Perceptions?
Does wearing musicians' earplugs while performing affect the quality of the performance? Can listeners perceive a difference in sound when musicians are performing with or without earplugs? The risk of hearing loss is a concern for musicians, but some are reluctant to wear hearing protection due to factors such as an inability to hear their own instrument properly and the possibility of decreased sound quality for listeners. ⋯ These findings suggest that musicians should feel confident that wearing musicians' earplugs while performing does not adversely affect pitch accuracy or listeners' perceptions of their timbre and dynamic control.
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Professional ballet dancers are at risk for degenerative knee cartilage changes. In the current study, we evaluated the knee cartilage with T2 mapping methods in professional ballet dancers and healthy controls and investigated possible differences of T2 values between these groups. ⋯ T2 values of knee cartilage were higher in professional ballet dancers. T2 mapping method can reveal knee cartilage changes successfully in professional ballet dancers. All anatomical planes (axial, coronal, and sagittal) can be used in order to obtain T2 values.