Piano Teachers' Perceptions of Risk Factors Associated with Injuries in Elite Pianists

摘要: Pianists are more prone to Playing Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (PRMDs) than other instrumentalists, however there is poor understanding of risk factors associated with PRMDs in these instrumentalists. Piano teachers play an important role preventing and managing pianists. The aim this study was explore piano teachers' perceptions elite One-on-one interviews were undertaken six specific experience teaching pianists affected by PRMDs. Data analysed using a standardised qualitative content analysis protocol that facilitated scoring ranking the described teachers. top five-ranked perceived be technique, excessive muscle tension, teacher, seat height repertoire. Risk postulated importance instrumental groups, such as number years playing joint laxity, not These findings enhance PRMD development have implications for pedagogy at all levels.