A study on the most common musculoskeletal complaints among musicians of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra

Date of Completion

1995

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Musculoskeletal Diseases, Musicians

Abstract

A study was conducted to identify the most common musculoskeletal complaints among musicians of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra among musicians of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra. Fifty-percent of the band members pf the PPO respondent to a combined close and open ended questionnaire made by the authors. Data were tallied and tabulated. Percetnages were computed and results were analyzed descriptively. Results revealed that pain, numbness, cramps, weakness and stiffness were the most common musculoskeletal complaints experienced by the musicians. The sites most often involved were the hands and fingers, neck, shoulder and back. The symptoms were experienced intermittently most often aftr rehearsals and performances and usually lasting for less than thirty minutes to an hour. Majority of the musicians's performance was not affected by the symptom and majority of them have not undergone physical therapy. Self-medication was applied by most of the musicians after experiencing musculoskeletal complaints. The authors recommend that more subjects with different instruments played be included in the future studies to confirm the results of this preliminary study. It is also recommend that more subjects with different instruments played be included in the future studies to confirm the results of this preliminary study. It is also recommended that performing artist be educated on the prevention and care of their musculoskeletal complaint.

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