Musician's Injuries: A Guide to Their Understanding and Prevention |
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... aware of whether you are involving any other muscles as well and , if so , try to release them . The rest of the body should remain completely relaxed . ( It may take some time to master this exercise if you are not used to such work ...
... aware of whether you are involving any other muscles as well and , if so , try to release them . The rest of the body should remain completely relaxed . ( It may take some time to master this exercise if you are not used to such work ...
Page 75
... aware of the location of vulnerable places in one's own physique , is at least one step towards protecting oneself . The first sign of any pain or discomfort in that area should be a warning to stop playing and take a break , and ...
... aware of the location of vulnerable places in one's own physique , is at least one step towards protecting oneself . The first sign of any pain or discomfort in that area should be a warning to stop playing and take a break , and ...
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... aware of any developing prob- lems in the ' good ' arm . Suddenly , one arm is being used for all tasks where previously they were shared , and it becomes very vulnerable to strain . If any symptoms do develop , make rest a priority ...
... aware of any developing prob- lems in the ' good ' arm . Suddenly , one arm is being used for all tasks where previously they were shared , and it becomes very vulnerable to strain . If any symptoms do develop , make rest a priority ...
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activity affected Alexander Technique avoid aware balanced posture become body Brachial Plexus brass instruments cause CHIROPRACTIC classical guitar technique comfortable position contraction damaged develop Diagram elastic limit Ergonomics exercises fatigue feel Feldenkrais finger movements finger muscles forearm muscles function gentle gravity guitar hand and wrist hand position hands and arms hands or arms healing Health Hooke's Law hours a day joint lead left hand less London massage mid-range Moshe Feldenkrais move muscular effort muscular system muscular tension musicians natural technique neck nerve one's technique overuse injury pain performance physiotherapist players playing an instrument playing position possible postural tension practice habits practice-session pressure problems relaxed repetitive movements Repetitive Strain Injury required to play rest breaks risk Shiatsu shoulder smaller hands spine static effort strain strength stress stretching string stringed instruments symptoms tendons therapist thumb tire treatment unnecessary tension upper arm usually VISUALISATION vulnerable workload