Understanding upper body playing-related musculoskeletal disorders among piano and non-piano players using a photogrammetry

• Main Authors: Gan, Kah Yuen, Clements, Jim Brown, Vinodhkumar, Ramalingam, Viswanath, Sundar
• Format: Article
• Published: SEU-Societa Editrice Universo 2021
• Subjects: QP Physiology
• Online Access: http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/1536/; https://clinicaterapeutica.it/ojs/index.php/1/article/view/221/272
• Institution: INTI International University

Objective: Playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMSD) are a common problem for the pianist. The poor upper body ergonomics influences the natural positioning of the neck and shoulders, which involves forward head posture (FHP) and rounded shoulder posture (RSP). This misaligned position could...