None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to trial a specific exercise program to support the musician's playing actions and movement patterns, and examine any effects on pain. Information collected relating to changes in frequency and intensity of Performance-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders will be used to evaluate the effects of the exercise or Alexander technique programs and these results will be compared to the control group. Data obtained on playing postures, playing techniques and perceived exertion will also be evaluated for differences between the pre-intervention and post-intervention conditions.
Interventions
35min exercise class, twice weekly, for eight weeks exercise program specifically designed for professional orchestral musicians. This program consists of 5mins of warm-ups, 25mins of progressive exercises targeting common performance-related musculoskeletal injuries and pain regions (ie. cervical & thoracic spine, shoulder & the upper limb, lumbopelvic region). This program will be supervised by an experienced physiotherapist that has also attained clinical pilates qualifications.
Participa
35min exercise class, twice weekly, for eight weeks exercise program specifically designed for professional orchestral musicians. This program consists of 5mins of warm-ups, 25mins of progressive exercises targeting common performance-related musculoskeletal injuries and pain regions (ie. cervical & thoracic spine, shoulder & the upper limb, lumbopelvic region). This program will be supervised by an experienced physiotherapist that has also attained clinical pilates qualifications. Participants are encouraged to undertake both interventions with a one-month wash out period between the interventions. Participants have the choice of opting out at the end of each intervention. The order of intervention at each of the eight orchestra will be determined using an electronic randomisation system.
Sponsors
Dr Bronwen Ackermann
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Other
Primary purpose
Prevention
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Full time position with one of the eight orchestras of Australia (Adelaide Symphony, Sydney Symphony, Melbourne Symphony, West Australian Symphony, Tasmanian Symphony, Opera Victoria, Australian Opera and Ballet, Queensland Symphony).
Exclusion criteria
A current major musculoskeletal injury that involves workcover compensation or that was excluded from study participation by a treating medical practitioner.
Outcome results
None listed