Medical Problems of the Instrumentalist Musician
1st Edition
Published on 22. March 2000
Book
Hardback
640 pages
978-1-85317-612-8 (ISBN)
Description
This is a unique single-source reference covering the wide range of problems that can affect the instrumentalist musician.
Reviews / Votes
'All physicians who see musicians should consult this book.' -The Lancet'A landmark ... all concerned with musicians' problems should have ready access [to this book].'- Piano Journal 'One of the true strengths of the book is the abundance of practical points.' - Journal of the American Medical Association
'All physicians who see musicians should consult this book.' - The Lancet
' ... a landmark ... all concerned with musicians' problems should have ready access.' - Piano Journal
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
2136 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85317-612-8 (9781853176128)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Raoul Tubiana, Peter C. Amadio
Content
1. Functional Anatomy 2. Anatomy of the Hand and Upper Limb 3. Anatomy of the Spine 4. Biomechanics of Performance 5. Command and Control of Hand Function 6. Neurophysiology and Performance 7. Psychology of the Musician 8. Epidemiology and Risk Factors 9. Survey of Orchestras 10. Clinical Approaches 11. Musculoskeletal Occupational Disorders 12. Overuse Syndrome 13. Nerve Compression Syndromes 14. Occupational Cramps / Focal Dystonia 15. Current Controversies on the Origin, Diagnosis and Management of Focal Dystonia 16. Musician's Focal Dystonia 17. Assessment and Rehabilitation of Musician's Focal Dystonia 18. Psychological Approach to Musician's Focal Dystonia 19. Prolonged Rehabilitation for Musician's Focal Dystonia 20. Glenn Gould's Hand 21. Posture 22. The Role of Surgery 23. Special Techniques and Planning Issues in Surgery 24. Post-Operative Hand Rehabilitation 25. Orofacial Problems 26. Vision Problems 27. Stage Fright 28. The Handicapped Musician 29. Prevention 30. Promoting Healthy Keyboard Technique 31. Violin Technique 32. Applied Ergonomics