Medical problems of performing artists
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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
Comparison of Spinal Mobility in Professional Musicians With and Without Pelvic Girdle Pain.
Prolonged sitting and performance hours in musicians may lead to an increased risk of musculoskeletal pain around the spine and pelvis. This situation may lead to an asymmetry of spinal segments, which in turn may correlate with muscle contractions around the lumbopelvic area and can lead to musculoskeletal pelvic girdle pain. The aim of this study was to investigate the segmental mobility of the vertebral column in two groups of musicians, those with and without pelvic girdle pain. ⋯ This study revealed a significant correlation between pelvic girdle pain and limitations of segmental spinal flexion mainly in the thoracolumbar region of the sagittal plane in musicians. A lack of spinal mobility appears to be prevalent among musicians with pelvic girdle pain.
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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
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
Vocal Health Knowledge Status and Attitudes of Professional and Amateur Performing Artists in Greece.
This study aimed to investigate the vocal health literacy level and attitudes of professional and amateur performing artists in Greece and identify possible gaps and limitations that should be addressed in the future. ⋯ This study provides insights into Greek performing artists' knowledge and attitudes regarding vocal health and may pave the way towards improving vocal health awareness among performing artists.