Purpose This study gives a systematic overview of the literature on the occurrence of
musculoskeletal complaints in professional instrumental musicians. Methods A systematic …

Background Although many musicians suffer from musculoskeletal disorders, aetiological
factors are unclear. Aims To systematically search for and synthesize the best available …

Context and aims: Many musicians suffer for their art, and health is often compromised
during training. The Health Promotion in Schools of Music (HPSM) project has …

Many epidemiological surveys on playing-related musculoskeletal problems (PRMPs) have
been carried out on professional musicians, but none have evaluated or confirmed the …

The authors aimed to characterize the current evidence base regarding musicians'
musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS), in order to identify gaps for future research. A systematic …

OBJECTIVES: To assess the prevalence of and factors associated with musculoskeletal pain
(MSP) and neck and upper limb disability among music conservatory students. METHODS …

The effectiveness of health promotion through arts engagement, and the health benefits and
social importance of music in particular, are becoming increasingly recognized. However …

Musculoskeletal symptoms, including pain, are often experienced by musicians at all levels.
These symptoms may have a detrimental impact on musicians' personal and work lives, and …

OBJECTIVE: To gain insight into the prevalence and characteristics of physical health
problems and mental health problems in first-, second-and third-year conservatoire students …

Background The guitar-playing community is the largest group at risk of developing playing
related musculoskeletal disorders. A thorough investigation of the relationships between the …