Bodily gestures are essential in piano performance. They allow sound production and, at the
same time, facilitate the communication of the expressive content of music. From pianists' …

Muscle fatigue is a risk factor for developing shoulder musculoskeletal disorders. The aim of
this study was to identify shoulder electromyographic indicators that are most indicative of …

Playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs) are highly prevalent among concert
pianists due to the unique sociological and historical predispositions of the instrument …

To investigate the variability-fatigue and repeaters-replacers hypotheses, motor variability
(MV) and indicators of fatigue were assessed during repetitive lifting. Eighteen participants …

During fatiguing piano tasks, muscle fatigue develops differently between expert pianists.
Differences in neuromotor strategies employed could explain a slower rate of fatigue …

Optimizing the training regimen depending on neuromuscular fatigue is crucial for the well-
being of professionals intensively practicing motor skills, such as athletes and musicians, as …

Background and objectives Professional pianists tend to develop playing-related
musculoskeletal disorders mostly in the forearm. These injuries are often due to overuse …

BACKGROUND: Repetitive piano play may overload neck and shoulder muscles and
tendons, leading to playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs). METHODS: In this …

The myoelectric manifestation of fatigue (MMF) is predominantly assessed using median
frequency and amplitude of electromyographic (EMG) signals. However, EMG has complex …

Repetitive movements are considered a risk factor for developing practice-related
musculoskeletal disorders. Intra-participant kinematic variability might help musicians …