Neuromuscular and Musculoskeletal Problems in Instrumentalists
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Musical Instrument-Associated Health Issues and Their Management.
Playing musical instruments can bring joy to people, but can also cause a wide variety of health issues that range from mild disorders to potentially fatal conditions. Although sports medicine is an established medical subspecialty, relatively few studies have investigated the health issues associated with musical instruments. Here we present an overview of these health issues. These include in...
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