University woodwind students' experiences with playing-related injuries and their management: a pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to determine the experiences of university classical woodwind students with playing-related injuries (PRIs), the impact of these PRIs, the management selected by students with PRIs, and the perceived effectiveness of this management.

Materials and methods

All classical woodwind students enrolled in vocational education training or undergraduate courses at a university were sent an email with a link to an online survey. Only those aged 18 years and older were eligible. The survey obtained data regarding demographic information, details of PRI experienced (location, if they lasted for more than 3 months, and if they were current), and the impact of these, as well as the types of management strategies tried and their perceived effectiveness. Data wer

SUBMITTER: Stanhope J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3952899 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature