| Document ID (ISN) | 73950 |
| CIS number |
99-2077 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0268-0033 - Clinical Biomechanics |
| Year |
1999 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Turner-Stokes L., Reid K. |
| Title |
Three-dimensional motion analysis of upper limb movement in the bowing arm of string-playing musicians |
| Bibliographic information |
July 1999, Vol.14, No.6, p.426-433. Illus. 14 ref. |
| Abstract |
A protocol was developed for analysis of bowing arm movements using a motion analysis system which included definition of marker sites, positioning of the musician within the calibrated area and standardized bowing sequences. This protocol was then used to determine whether the system was sensitive to differences between instrument types and to variation in bowing style and technique between individual players. The ranges of movement in the shoulder, elbow and wrist were compared among instrument groups in a cohort of 39 asymptomatic string players. The system gave reproducible results on repeated testing, and demonstrated clear differences between instruments, as well as stylistic differences between players. Range of shoulder movement increased progressively towards the upper register of the cello and decreased on the violin. Maximum elevation of the shoulder was significantly greater on the cello, while elbow flexion, and therefore range, was consistently greater on the violin. The increased range of shouldermovement in the upper register of the cello may contribute to the greater prevalence of neck and shoulder symptoms among cellists. Topics: elbow; ergonomic evaluation; motion study; musculoskeletal diseases; musicians; posture recording; shoulder; upper extremity disorders. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
musculoskeletal diseases; upper extremity disorders; musicians; motion study |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
posture recording; ergonomic evaluation; shoulder; elbow |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
Entertainment services and sports
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