Medical problems of performing artists
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Med Probl Perform Art · Sep 2023
Effect of Playing Position on Heart Rate and Blood Pressure in Brass and Wind Musicians.
The purpose of this study was to compare the impact of playing brass and wind instruments in seated versus standing positions on cardiovascular parameters in musicians. We hypothesized that heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP) would be higher while playing compared to resting, and would be higher in standing compared to seated positions. ⋯ Playing brass and wind instruments increases diastolic BP and MAP, regardless of playing position, while playing in the standing position induces a higher HR compared to the seated position.