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Health Patterns of Clarinetists: An Epidemiologic Survey and its Impact on Educators, Performers, and Student-Musicians

Description: Presentation on a study that investigated the prevalence, intensity, frequency, and quality of musculoskeletal pain as well as performance anxiety and identify factors among clarinet players and instructors. Some results of the study are discussed along with implications for performers, educators, and student-musicians. It was presented at the International Clarinet Association Conference held in July 2019.
Date: July 2019
Creator: Behel, Kensley; Taylor, Meghan S.; Zuhdi, Nabeel & Chesky, Kris S.
Partner: UNT College of Music

Health Problems of Clarinetists: An Epidemiologic Survey

Description: Poster presenting results of a study that characterizes clarinet specific health problems such as site-specific pain, non-musculoskeletal issues, performance anxiety, and related variables including instrument type, use of neck-strap, educational attainment, musician identity, and other lifestyle and performance-related factors. An online survey specifically for clarinetists was developed using techniques adopted from a recent study of trombonists (interactive body maps, skip logic, etc.). In a… more
Date: June 2019
Creator: Behel, Kensley; Taylor, Meghan S.; Zuhdi, Nabeel & Chesky, Kris S.
Partner: UNT College of Music
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