Date of Award
Summer 2023
Document Type
Open Access Dissertation
Department
School of Music
First Advisor
Jennifer Parker-Harley
Abstract
Playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs) have long been a common topic among performing musicians. There are studies of PRMDs specific to flutists, but not much detailed guidance of playing-related injury prevention has been provided. As increasing numbers of students have taken up the flute in recent years, PRMDs in flutists have become more of a concern. However, large numbers of flutists are still lacking education on prevention of PRMDs. The purpose of this document is to help flutists better understand the major muscle groups that we use in playing the flute, how these muscles are affected by flute-playing, and to introduce exercises that are easily added to a flutist’s daily practice routine to help prevent injury and promote musculoskeletal health.
Rights
© 2023, Ziqing Guan
Recommended Citation
Guan, Z.(2023). Injury Prevention Exercise Guidelines for Flutists. (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/7431