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ArticleMedical problems of performing artists2017

Could the Addition of Alexander Technique Improve the Effectiveness of Physical Therapy in Reducing Violinists' Neck Pain in Comparison to Physical Therapy Alone?

Arman Taheri, Mahbod Lajevardi, Sanaz Shabani, Sara Emami, Hassan Sharifi

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Article in Medical problems of performing artists, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Arman Taheri
Mahbod Lajevardi
Sanaz ShabaniDep. of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Imam Khomeini Hospital Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran, Iran. sanazshaabani@yahoo.com.
Sara Emami
Hassan Sharifi
Imam Khomeini Hospital · IR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

One hypothesis for the mechanism of neck pain in musicians, particularly string players, is changed behavior of the superficial neck flexor muscles and impairment of the cervical stabilization system. To restore the supporting capacity of neck muscles and reduce neck pain, various types of physical therapies and pain educational modalities have been recommended. However, considering the physio-psychological nature of violinists' neck pain, its treatment may benefit from addition of therapies that address postural and movement habits. In this regard, we suggest that management of violinists' neck pain might benefit from additional approaches that may help to decrease muscle overactivity during performance movements.

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Neck MusclesNeck PainHumansMovementMusic

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