The Athletic Musician A Guide to Playing

An innovative approach that teaches musicians how to prevent and manage injuries, presented in a unique format that combines sound medical protocol with a musician's point of view.

List of Illustrations

vii

(4)

Foreword

xi

(2)

Dr. Michael A. Barnett

Preface

xiii

(2)

Dr. Michael J. Reynolds

Acknowledgments

xv

PART I: The Problem

3

(24)

Introduction

3

(3)

1 The Psychology of Musicians' Injuries

6

(2)

2 A Physiotherapist's Opinion

8

(3)

3 The Musician's Tale

11

(10)

4 An Introduction to Physiotherapy

21

(6)

PART II: Anatomy and Applied Anatomy for Musicians

27

(70)

5 Anatomy for Musicians

27

(24)

6 Taking Care of Your Neck and Back

51

(20)

Standing Posture

51

(1)

Beds, Pillows and Sleeping Positions

52

(4)

Sitting Posture and Chairs

56

(7)

Driving and Car Seats

63

(2)

Lifting

65

(6)

7 The Shoulder

71

(11)

Anatomy

71

(3)

Muscle Imbalance

74

(1)

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

74

(4)

Passive Treatments

78

(1)

Prevention of Muscle Imbalance

79

(2)

Thoracic Outlet or Inlet Syndrome

81

(1)

8 The Arm, Wrist, and Hand

82

(15)

Pain in the Arm

82

(1)

Pain in the Elbow

82

(2)

Pain in the Wrist

84

(1)

Pain in the Hand

84

(4)

Overwork

88

(2)

Syndromes

90

(1)

Wrist and Hand Splints

91

(6)

PART III: The Musician as Athlete

97

(71)

9 Playing Ergonomics

97

(13)

Ergonomics and the Musician

97

(1)

Ergonomics and Posture

98

(1)

Evaluating your Ergonomics

99

(4)

Ergonomics and other Equipment

103

(4)

Ergonomics for Pianists

107

(3)

10 Exercise Protocols for the Musical Athlete

110

(29)

Warm Ups

110

(1)

Stretching

111

(1)

Cool Downs

111

(1)

Stretching and Strengthening Exercises

112

(19)

Sports, Fitness, and Cross Training

131

(4)

Hobbies and Other Activities

135

(1)

Summary of Daily Exercise Routines

135

(1)

Relaxation and Mental Imaging

136

(3)

11 Practicing as an Athletic Musician

139

(7)

Pre-practice Warm-ups

139

(1)

Pre-practice Stretches

139

(1)

Warming Up on the Instrument

140

(1)

Hot and Heavy Practicing

141

(2)

Final Stretches

143

(1)

Summary of Good Practice Habits

144

(1)

Mental Imaging for Musicians

144

(2)

12 Working as an Athletic Musician

146

(7)

Warming Up for Work

146

(1)

Stretching before Work

146

(1)

Warming Up with the Instrument

146

(5)

Onstage Stretches

147

(2)

Onstage Exercises

149

(2)

Cool Down and Final Stretches

151

(2)

13 The Work Environment

153

(5)

Orchestral Playing

153

(3)

The Perils of the Pit

156

(1)

The Hazards of Teaching

156

(2)

14 If You Are Injured

158

(5)

Where to Go for Help

158

(2)

Playing through an Injury

160

(1)

Rehabilitation after an Injury

161

(2)

15 Stouffville Musicians' Physiotherapy Clinic

163

(5)

Glossary of Terms

168

(2)

Appendix

170

(3)

References

173

(2)

About the Authors

175

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The Athletic Musician A Guide to Playing Without Pain

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