Scarecrow Press
Pages: 192
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978-0-8108-3356-2 • Paperback • February 1999 • $69.00 • (£53.00)
978-0-8108-7717-7 • eBook • February 1999 • $65.50 • (£50.00)
Barbara Paull is a British-trained Registered Physiotherapist who has concentrated on orthopedic physiotherapy in many different clinical settings over 30 years and currently works as consultant, clinician, and lecturer. Christine Harrison is a freelance violinist working in Toronto, Canada. She has performed with various symphonic, chamber, and theatre groups, including work with the Canadian Opera Company and the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra.
Chapter 1 List of Illustrations
Chapter 2 Foreword
Chapter 3 Preface
Chapter 4 Acknowedgments
Chapter 5 I: The Problem
Chapter 6 Introduction
Chapter 7 1. The Psychology of Musician's Injuries
Chapter 8 2. A Physiotherapist's Opinion
Chapter 9 3. The Musician's Tale
Chapter 10 4. An Introduction to Physiotherapy
Chapter 11 II: Anatomy and Applied Anatomy for Musicians
Chapter 12 5. Anatomy for Musicians
Chapter 13 6. Taking Care of Your Back and Neck
Chapter 14 7. The Shoulder
Chapter 15 8. The Arm, Wrist, and Hand
Chapter 16 III: The Musician as Athlete
Chapter 17 9. Playing Ergonomics
Chapter 18 10. Exercise Protocols for the Musical Athlete
Chapter 19 11. Practicing as an Athletic Musician
Chapter 20 12. Working as an Athletic Musician
Chapter 21 13. The Work Environment
Chapter 22 14. If You Are Injured
Chapter 23 15. Stouffville Musicians' Physiotherapy Guide
Chapter 24 Glossary of Terms
Chapter 25 Appendix
Chapter 26 References
Chapter 27 About the Authors
...a well-written book which offers sound advice...very easy-to-understand primer in body mechanics and anatomy...includes a thoughtful discussion of the psychology of dealing with a playing injury...an excellent resource for developing a safe and sound physical approach to playing......
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An excellent book not only for the musician, but for the physiotherapist treating one!!!!!
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...this work is clearly a labor of love exhibiting a clear intention to make a potent contribution to the prevention of injury among musicians.....
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Combining medical protocol and the musician's view, the authors present ideas for helping musicians prevent and manage injuries...based on research...applicable to players of all musical instruments.......
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...contribution, good gift, and a good resource.....
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