Background Playing a musical instrument that loads the masticatory system has frequently
been linked to temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). Previous literature reviews on this …

Recent reviews of musicians' musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS) have reported heterogeneity
in the outcomes reported and data collection tools used, making it difficult to compare and …

Background Uncertainties still exist about the role of playing musical instruments on the
report of musculoskeletal complaints and headache. Objectives To evaluate the prevalence …

Purpose Most of the reports on instrumentalists' experiences of temporomandibular
disorders (TMD) have been reported not by clinical examinations but by subjective …

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 …

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 …

Background Up to 80% of professional musicians are affected by playing-related
musculoskeletal disorders, but data regarding the frequency of craniomandibular …

Background Professional violin playing has been associated with a predisposition to
develop temporomandibular disorder (TMD). There are a number of risk factors, including …

Currently, the treatment of musicians is an interprofessional approach. Playing-related
health complaints may impact the performance of a musician. In Germany, a medical …

Las lesiones relacionadas con la práctica instrumental en músicos presentan una alta
prevalencia y son susceptibles de ser prevenidas desde los centros de enseñanza musical …