Medical problems of performing artists
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Med Probl Perform Art · Sep 2024
Case ReportsSuccessful Use of Orthodontic Aligners in a Young Brass Instrumentalist: A Case Report.
This case report is about a 15-year-old male trumpet player. The boy's teacher noticed that he contorted his face when playing high notes and thought that this could be due to his protruded upper front teeth; therefore, the teacher advised him to consult an orthodontist. The orthodontist diagnosed an Angle Class II Division 1 malocclusion with a disto-occlusion of 1/4 premolar width, enlarged overjet, palatal bite, spacing of the upper front teeth, and mild crowding of the lower front teeth. ⋯ During the treatment, he did not experience any discomfort or interference with his embouchure. He experienced a marked improvement in his trumpet performance, particularly after his enlarged overjet was corrected. This treatment approach is promising for other brass players, although not all malocclusions can be easily treated with aligners.
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Med Probl Perform Art · Sep 2024
Relationship Between Sport Specialization and Quality of Life in Young Female Dancers.
To compare quality of life (QoL) between specialized and non-specialized young female dancers. ⋯ Our study found that QoL did not differ by sport specialization status when the entire sample was analyzed. However, in subgroup analysis, QoL was higher in specialized dancers in the ≤12 years than non-specialized dancers. Conversely, specialized dancers ≥13 years showed lower QoL than non-specialized dancers. Further studies are necessary to further investigate the difference in QoL when comparing younger to relatively older adolescent female dancers.
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Med Probl Perform Art · Sep 2024
Randomized Controlled TrialLong-Term Effects of Three Different Exercise Training Modes on Cardiorespiratory Fitness of Female Flamenco Dancers.
It is well established that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is effective in enhancing athletes' performance and improving the health of recreational exercisers. However, there is a dearth of comprehensive recommendations regarding the integration of HIIT into the exercise routines of flamenco dancers. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate how three different 10-week training programs--including traditional flamenco training (control group, CG) alone or combined with HIIT or muscular strength and endurance training (MSET)--impact the cardiovascular fitness (maximal oxygen consumption, VO2max) of female flamenco dancers, specifically focusing on the effectiveness of additional training methods. ⋯ These findings indicate that HIIT training, when integrated with dance lessons, enhances aerobic capacity more effectively compared to traditional dance training alone or traditional dance training supplemented with MSET. Therefore, integrating HIIT into dance training programs as supplementary training may be particularly effective in improving aerobic capacity for female flamenco dancers.
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Med Probl Perform Art · Jun 2024
Reliability of Hip Strength Assessment in Young Active People with Hip Dysplasia: An Examination in Student Circus Artists.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is common in performing artists and other young active individuals and involves abnormalities in bony morphology of the acetabulum and proximal femur that can negatively impact walking biomechanics, muscular strength, quality of life, and sleep. Rehabilitation for hip-related conditions should target known modifiable impairments such as hip muscle strength, though a reliable method of assessment in this population remains unclear. ⋯ HHD is an appropriate and reliable method to assess hip muscle strength in circus artists with DDH.
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Med Probl Perform Art · Jun 2024
Perspectives of Ballet Dancers on Causes of Their Injuries and Implementation of Injury Preventive Measures by Ballet Teachers and Masters.
Ballet dancers have a high injury risk. We aimed to gain insight into the causes for acute and overuse injuries in ballet dancers and the level of implementation of injury prevention by ballet teachers/masters, as perceived by dancers. ⋯ Fatigue and pressure accounted for the majority of perceived causes for injuries. Perceived support by ballet teachers/masters regarding injury prevention was moderate to low. Future research should focus on the awareness, attitudes, and the important role of ballet teachers/masters for injury prevention in dancers.