Medical problems of performing artists
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Med Probl Perform Art · Jun 2023
Acute Neuromuscular Fatigability and Perceived Exertion in High-Level University Pianists: An Electromyography and Maximum Force Capacity Study.
Musicians are labelled 'fine motor athletes' due to the significant demands of practice and performance. In response, sports medical concepts and expertise have been adapted and mobilized to address musicians' health considerations. However, understanding distinct differences between the sports and performing arts medical contexts is critical. Mismanagement of fatigue and acute fatigability are identified as key risk factors for deleterious symptoms and injuries in musicians. Acute fatigability in athletes and musicians have been assumed to occur similarly, although this has yet to be empirically demonstrated. This study aimed to evaluate acute muscular performance fatigability during piano performance of varied intensities. ⋯ The absence of muscular performance fatigability during even the most intense piano performances suggests substantially differing mechanisms of fatigability and perceived exertion in pianists versus those commonly seen in sport athletes. Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms of acute fatigability in musicians and develop musician-specific management strategies.
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Med Probl Perform Art · Jun 2023
Observational StudyDoes Use of Face Masks Influence Pain and Performance in Musicians?
To analyze headache and pain in the mandibular region as well as the self-perception of fatigue, difficulty and level of performance during instrumental practice when using a face mask. To analyze their influence in relation to the duration of practice. ⋯ The use of the face mask significantly affected the self-perception of fatigue, as well as the difficulty and performance of instrumental practice, but was not related to the occurrence of headache and jaw pain in the musicians.