Medical problems of performing artists
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Med Probl Perform Art · Sep 2024
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of E-learning for Postural Education in Music Students (El-Poems): A Randomized Controlled Trial Among Iranian Adolescents.
Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain represents a major health problem facing music students worldwide. There is some evidence that posture education could be effective in reducing pain and disability among music students. The aim of this study was to assess the effective¬ness of E-learning for posture education in music students (El-Poems) on the presence of MSK pain, MSK pain intensity, as well as postural behavior. ⋯ The results demonstrated that the E-learning postural education program was associated with a decrease in the prevalence of MSK pain, a reduction in pain intensity, and improved postural behavior. Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials: reg. no. IRCT20180528039885N2, Nov-09-2021.
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Med Probl Perform Art · Sep 2024
Relationship Between Sport Specialization and Quality of Life in Young Female Dancers.
To compare quality of life (QoL) between specialized and non-specialized young female dancers. ⋯ Our study found that QoL did not differ by sport specialization status when the entire sample was analyzed. However, in subgroup analysis, QoL was higher in specialized dancers in the ≤12 years than non-specialized dancers. Conversely, specialized dancers ≥13 years showed lower QoL than non-specialized dancers. Further studies are necessary to further investigate the difference in QoL when comparing younger to relatively older adolescent female dancers.
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Med Probl Perform Art · Sep 2024
Case ReportsSuccessful Use of Orthodontic Aligners in a Young Brass Instrumentalist: A Case Report.
This case report is about a 15-year-old male trumpet player. The boy's teacher noticed that he contorted his face when playing high notes and thought that this could be due to his protruded upper front teeth; therefore, the teacher advised him to consult an orthodontist. The orthodontist diagnosed an Angle Class II Division 1 malocclusion with a disto-occlusion of 1/4 premolar width, enlarged overjet, palatal bite, spacing of the upper front teeth, and mild crowding of the lower front teeth. ⋯ During the treatment, he did not experience any discomfort or interference with his embouchure. He experienced a marked improvement in his trumpet performance, particularly after his enlarged overjet was corrected. This treatment approach is promising for other brass players, although not all malocclusions can be easily treated with aligners.
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Med Probl Perform Art · Jun 2024
Reliability of Hip Strength Assessment in Young Active People with Hip Dysplasia: An Examination in Student Circus Artists.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is common in performing artists and other young active individuals and involves abnormalities in bony morphology of the acetabulum and proximal femur that can negatively impact walking biomechanics, muscular strength, quality of life, and sleep. Rehabilitation for hip-related conditions should target known modifiable impairments such as hip muscle strength, though a reliable method of assessment in this population remains unclear. ⋯ HHD is an appropriate and reliable method to assess hip muscle strength in circus artists with DDH.
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Med Probl Perform Art · Jun 2024
Incidence, Prevalence, and Characteristics of Injuries in Pole Dancers: A Systematic Review.
Pole dancing is an extreme form of performance physical activity, combining considerable feats of muscular strength, flexibility, dancing and acrobatics on a vertical metal apparatus. Despite rapid growth in the artform, many pole dancers continue to participate without fulfilling physical requirements to withstand the forces and physicality required. The aim of this systematic review was to determine the incidence, prevalence and characteristics of injuries sustained by pole dancing participants reported in published studies. ⋯ This systematic review highlights a paucity of knowledge regarding injuries in pole dancing, perhaps expected with a relatively young sport. Improvement in reporting is required to aid in identification of injuries and opportunities for development of injury risk reduction strategies. PROSPERO Registration no. CRD42023401012.