Medical problems of performing artists
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Med Probl Perform Art · Mar 2023
Factors Associated with Musculoskeletal Pain Among Music Students in Iran.
Playing-related musculoskeletal pain is common among music students. We aimed to assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and the factors associated with the presence of musculoskeletal pain among music students in public music conservatories in Tehran, Iran. ⋯ The main risk factors associated with playing-related musculoskeletal pain in music students were the participants' characteristics (female gender and age), postural behavior, and playing duration. The findings support the need to design educational programs for music students in order to prevent playing-related musculoskeletal pain.
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Med Probl Perform Art · Mar 2023
Preliminary Investigation of Perceived Sound Quality for High-Fidelity Premolded Hearing Protection Devices.
High-fidelity premolded earplugs (HiFi HPDs) are designed to provide relatively uniform attenuation across frequencies. The primary goal of this study was an exploratory analysis of relationships between attenuation and perceptions of sound quality. Participants were 16 adults tested using commercial HiFi HPDs marketed for use at recreational music events. ⋯ The correlations were weak, however, explaining only about 15% of the variance. The data suggest listeners may prefer HiFi HPDs that provide more uniform sound attenuation at frequencies from 0.25 to 4 kHz and less attenuation from 3 to 6 kHz. The data are consistent with existing suggestions that HiFi HPDs with moderate but uniform attenuation may be preferred by those listening to music.
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Med Probl Perform Art · Mar 2023
ReviewLouis Armstrong's Lip Problems: Satchmo's Syndrome Reviewed.
Rupture of the orbicularis muscle of the lips in wind musicians is known as Satchmo's syndrome because it is assumed that Louis Armstrong (nicknamed Satchmo) suffered this condition. But whether Louis Armstrong really had this problem or not has never been documented. ⋯ Analysis of the existing data indicates that Louis Armstrong's lip problems were most likely due to mucosa fibromatous hyperplasia resulting from chronic microtrauma rather than a rupture of the orbicularis oris muscle. Therefore, we propose that this disorder should no longer be referred to as Satchmo's syndrome.
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Med Probl Perform Art · Mar 2023
Work-Related Dermatoses of the Feet in Professional Dancers: A Pilot Study.
The feet of professional dancers are exposed to high work-related stresses. To date, data from the professional dance sector concerning this matter are lacking. The aim of this exploratory project was to analyze and evaluate skin health in the foot area with regard to the prevalence of dermatoses, their locations, as well as gender-specific and load-specific differences. ⋯ The prevalence of work-related dermatoses is equally high among female and male dancers. The results can be used for further research and serve as a basis for specific measures of behavioral and environmental prevention in dance.
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Med Probl Perform Art · Mar 2023
No Differences Between Instrument-Independent Manual Dexterity and Finger Dexterity of Musicians and Nonmusicians.
Dexterity is one of the abilities required for different types of work and is divided into manual and finger dexterity. The aim of this study was to examine whether there was a difference in manual and finger dexterity between musicians and nonmusicians, and between musicians divided by instrument groups and nonmusicians. ⋯ Future studies can be designed that investigate the effects of bilateral asymmetrical-symmetrical training on finger dexterity of the left hand and evaluate the performances of musicians in areas other than music.