Assuming musicians are already aware of the importance of warming up and taking regular breaks during their practice time (See:Â Guidelines for Teachers: Specific Injury Prevention Methods), let’s take a look at alternative ways of coping with osteoarthritis. Research and other publications suggest treatments, exercise and stretching plans, diets and food supplements, all to help keeping […]
Musicians and osteoarthritis: Are musicians especially at risk and what can be done to help its prevention?
Jazz musicians often say that “time is everything”, and by that, they mean rhythm. But what about the “other” time? You know, the “real” time? All human lives are inextricably tied to the course of time. And yes, that includes musicians. Studies have shown that the prevalence of degenerative diseases increase as musicians get older. […]