Objective s. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and regions of the body in which
musculoskeletal injuries occur in musicians, as well as to identify risk factors related to their …

Context and Aims Although some exercise-based interventions have been associated with
lower levels of pain and performance-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs) among …

Playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs) are common among musicians but
longitudinal data on risk factors are limited. The aim of the study was to longitudinally identify …

Bodily gestures are essential in piano performance. They allow sound production and, at the
same time, facilitate the communication of the expressive content of music. From pianists' …

The present study examines the prevalence, localization, frequency, and intensity of playing-
related pain (PRP) in a sample of high-performing young musicians. We also address …

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

Aim To develop and perform the expert's content validation and pretesting of the first
questionnaire specifically designed to evaluate performance-related pain among musicians …

We aim to present the first psychometric evaluation of the Performance-related Pain Among
Musicians questionnaire (PPAM), the first questionnaire specifically designed to evaluate …

Purpose We aimed to evaluate factors associated with performance-related pain among
musicians with different backgrounds, comparing music students and professional …

Purpose While pianists enjoy the happiness of creating music, they also face many health
problems, with playing-related musculoskeletal disorder (PRMD) being one of the most …