The touch used to play the piano, representing aspects of body posture, hand posture,
movement, speed, force and pressure on the key, has been addressed over the centuries by …

Muscle fatigue is considered as a risk factor for developing playing-related muscular
disorders among professional pianists and could affect musical performance. This study …

Musicians are prone to performance injuries due to the nature of musical practice, and
classical pianists are among the groups at high risk for playing-related musculoskeletal …

Playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs) are highly prevalent among concert
pianists due to the unique sociological and historical predispositions of the instrument …

Different music training involves different hand coordination levels and may have a
significant influence on brain oscillation for the executive function. However, few research …

Piano performance involves several levels of motor abundancy. Identification of kinematic
strategies that enhance performance and reduce risks of practice-related musculoskeletal …

Playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs) in pianists can lead to the cessation of
performance-related activities. A better understanding of the impact of performance …

In diverse interaction processes that characterize music experience, the human hand can be
seen as a mediator and facilitator for the brain's processing of musical expressive patterns …

Background and objectives Professional pianists tend to develop playing-related
musculoskeletal disorders mostly in the forearm. These injuries are often due to overuse …

BACKGROUND: Repetitive piano play may overload neck and shoulder muscles and
tendons, leading to playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs). METHODS: In this …