Playing-related musculoskeletal problems in children learning instrumental music: prevalence and associated potential risk factors

731 child instrumentalists were surveyed to establish the 1) prevalence and location of PRMP, and 2) independent association of potential risk factors with PRMP. 67% reported lifetime prevalence of PRMP, 56% monthly PRMP and 30% were unable to play the instrument as usual. The hands and neck were th...

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Main Author: Ranelli, Sonia
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Curtin University 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/462