Musculo-Skeletal Problems in Fiddlers

Authors

Man-Wen Chen
I-Nan Lien

Translated Title

提琴手在骨骼肌肉系統方面的問題

Abstract

According to the questionnaries from 72 subjects of fiddle players, of whom 13 examined, the total rate of musculo-skeletal involvement was 80.6%. There was no obvious different rates between total subjects (including person who played piano or other instruments as a chief one) and the subjects who played violin or viola as a chief instrument.The symptoms occurred most frequently on left side. The ratio between left and right side was 1.9: 1.The most frequently involved muscles were trapezius, levator scapulae and serratus posterior superior. This was closely related to the posture of playing.

Language

English

First Page

77

Last Page

84

Recommended Citation

Chen, Man-Wen and Lien, I-Nan (1987) "Musculo-Skeletal Problems in Fiddlers," Rehabilitation Practice and Science: Vol. 15: Iss. 1, Article 12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6315/3005-3846.1727
Available at: https://rps.researchcommons.org/journal/vol15/iss1/12