Impact of Exercises and Chair Massage on Musculoskeletal Pain of Young Musicians.

ABSTRACT: Due to the occurrence among musicians of musculoskeletal problems associated with playing a musical instrument, it is necessary to use prophylaxis. The aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of two physioprophylaxis methods: chair massage and an original set of exercises. The study lasted four weeks and consisted of eight 15-min meetings (chair massage/exercises). The study was conducted on 44 music students assigned to three groups (chair massage/exercise program/control group). The algometric measurements and questionnaire were conducted. Health problems associated with playing an instrument was reported by 86.4% of the participants. The largest changes in pain threshold concerned the trigger points of the muscles with the highest pain sensitivity, i.e., upper part of trapeziu

SUBMITTER: Cyganska A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7400366 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature