Playing-related musculoskeletal problems in children learning instrumental music: the association between problem location and gender, age, and music exposure factors.

摘要: Purpose: Playing-related musculoskeletal problems (PRMP) are common in adult musicians, and risk factors include gender, music exposure, particularly instrument type. Emerging evidence suggests PRMP children adolescents that may be similar. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence PRMP, both symptoms disorders, location as well associations with age, exposure such type number instruments playing time. Methods: This surveyed 731 (460 females), aged 7 17 years, studying instrumental government schools Perth, Australia. Lifetime monthly symptoms, disorders (inability play an usual), were examined. Chi-squared analyses used evaluate between outcomes. Logistic regression evaluated independent association these potential location. Results: Sixty-seven percent students reported at some point, 56% them within last month, 30% inability usual month. After adjustment for gender played (upper lower strings, woodwind, brass) significantly associated all (p<0.005) three protective against (OR 0.43, p=0.05). right (24%) left (23%) hand/elbow neck (16%) most commonly locations, females affected more than males Prevalence increased age (p<0.001), mid-back (p=0.007), low back (p=0.008), mouth (p=0.011). shoulders demonstrated high rates across childhood ages. Odds ratios different locations varied by played. Conclusions: important issues child adolescent instrumentalists. Gender, need addressed ensure musicians’ personal wellbeing musical longevity. Med Probl Perform Art 2011; 26(3): 123–139.