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Effects of Exercise Program on Pain, Functional Level and Posture Characteristics for Professional Orchestra High String Musicians with Shoulder Pain: Case Series

어깨통증을 가진 전문 오케스트라 현악기 연주자에게 적용한 운동프로그램이 통증과 기능수준, 자세 특성에 미치는 효과: 사례군 연구

  • Shin, Hye-won (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Health and Medical, Daejeon University) ;
  • Kim, Suhn-yeop (Dept. of Physical Therapy, College of Health Medical & Science, Daejeon University)
  • 신혜원 (대전대학교 보건의료대학원 물리치료학과) ;
  • 김선엽 (대전대학교 보건의료과학대학 물리치료학과)
  • Received : 2018.07.11
  • Accepted : 2018.08.13
  • Published : 2018.09.17
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Abstract

Background: High string instrument (violin, viola) players are at high risk for developing musculoskeletal problems. In particular, a higher prevalence of shoulder problems has been reported. However, evidence of the effectiveness of therapeutic exercise for musicians with this condition is lacking until now. Objects: This case series study investigated the effect of a specific exercise program on shoulder pain, dysfunction, and posture of professional orchestral high string musicians. Methods: Five professional orchestral high string players with shoulder pain participated in this study. A six-week specific exercise program focus on scapular stability for shoulder pain consisted of scapular muscle exercise. Physical examinations for pain and dysfunction, posture were performed, were identified among all subjects before starting the exercise program. Results: The results revealed that shoulder pain decreased by 67.86% and the effect of pain on instrument play decreased by 63.33%. The shoulder pain and disability Index and the performing arts module-quick disability of the arm, shoulder and hand scale decreased by 71.72% and 51.61% respectively. The exercise program improved function and posture. Conclusion: A specific exercise program for high string players was effective in managing shoulder pain. This case series is intended to provide empirical data on the effectiveness of an exercise program aimed at assessing the effect of exercise on pain, dysfunction, and posture of professional orchestra musicians associated with specific instrument groups.

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