Playing-related musculoskeletal disorders among Chinese conservatoire piano students: prevalence, risk factors and preventive interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Both professional musicians and conservatoire students are at significant risk of developing playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs) during their career life. With the growing number of students pursuing a conservatory degree and graduating from music conservatory in China, the aims of this study were: (1) to identify the nature of PRMD and explore the prevalence of PRMD in Chinese conservatoire students; (2) to determine the relevant risk factors with the presence of PRMD among Chinese conservatoire students; and (3) to suggest preventive interventions for young pianists at their early career stage.

Methods

A self-reported online survey study was conducted among 363 Chinese conservatoire students who majored in piano performance.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Zhao L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11513592 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature