[Musculoskeletal disorders in piano students of a conservatory]

(Disturbi muscoloschelerici in pianisti studenti di un conservatorio.)

Full Abstract

A four parts questionnaire administered to piano students of Conservatory "T. Schipa" of Lecce, southern Italy, was used to determine the prevalence of instrument-related problems. Among 121 responders, 48 (39.6%) were considered affected according to pre-established criteria. Univariate analyses showed statistical differences for mean age, number of hours spent playing per week, interval without breaks, lack of sport practice and acceptability of "No pain, no gain" criteria in students with music-related pains compared with not affected pianists. No association with hand site was found in pianists with only upper limbs diseases. The multivariate analyses performed by logistic regression confirmed the independent association for the risk factors age, lack of sport practice and acceptability of "No pain, no gain" criteria. Differently from several studies older students were more frequently affected and no difference in the prevalence rate was found in females. Findings suggest a probable causal contribution of fixed postures in the development of PRMDs in pianists in addition to repetitive movements of upper limbs.

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Author information

Author/s: Bruno, S (S); Lorusso, A (A); Caputo, F (F); Pranzo, S (S); L'Abbate, N (N);

Affiliation: Sezione di Medicina del Lavoro "B. Ramazzini" - DIMIMP Università di Bari, Italy.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Comparative Study; English Abstract; Journal Article

Journal: Giornale italiano di medicina del lavoro ed ergonomia (G Ital Med Lav Ergon), published in Italy. (Language: ita)

Reference: -2006 Jan-Mar; vol 28 (issue 1) : pp 25-9

Dates: Created 2006/05/18; Completed 2006/06/01; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 16705886, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Adolescent
Adult
Age Factors
Child
Cumulative Trauma Disorders - epidemiology; etiology
Data Interpretation, Statistical
Exercise
Female
Humans

Italy - epidemiology
Male
Musculoskeletal Diseases - epidemiology; etiology
Music
Posture
Prevalence
Questionnaires
Sex Factors
Time Factors

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