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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000013.txt from 2007/06
From: "HAROLD" <harold@-----.br>
Subj: [DR-L] stretching exercises for doublereeders?
Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2007 05:20:43 -0400
I am just completing a session of physiotherapy for my right wrist, which I
injured from over-use ,the heavy english horn and carrying two heavy
instruments around when my bag on wheels broke down. The treatment (---given
by a lovely blonde and brunette by the way) includes the use of ice wrapped
around the wrist, plus ultra-sound treatment.In the past and present it
(has) worked.I also believe in homeopathic medicine and found a magic
mixture in this so-called third world nation which I have used with fine
results.It includes(if this means anything to anyone): betula,belladona,
,ruta,rhus tox,mentol andand canfora(camphur?).
What most of us suffer today is a result of playing the oboe/bn/eh but
over- or misuse of the computer's keyboard.A special keyboard has helped in
the past.
Tendinitis?Some called it in the past rheumatism.
But really the young string players are on the right track with stretching
exercises for the hand and wrist and body BEFORE playing. Athletes do it all
the time?Why not musicians? (Can only guess that Tabateau,on the oboe and
whomever on the bassoon was the great teacher never emphasized or knew about
it,so one generation to another never tried to try something new)
More personal rantings from
harold emert
rio-brazil
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Metzger" <dave_metzger9@-----.com>
To: <doublereed@-----.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 1:07 AM
Subject: Re: [DR-L] stretching exercises for doublereeders?
> My left hand is more of a problem than the right, especially the ring
> finger. When I close my hand it feels like I have tape wrapped around my
> knuckle. I'm trying the exercises Angela and Dr. Dawson suggested.
>
> Dave
>
>>From: herb fawcett <herbgosia@-----.net>
>>Reply-To: doublereed@-----.org
>>Dave try adjusting the seat strap for a more neutral position of the
>>bassoon, and get rid of the damned crutch (if you still use it).
>>Herb
>>
>>
>>On 5/31/07 11:17 PM, "Dave Metzger" <dave_metzger9@-----.com> wrote:
>>
>> > I don't play a stringed instrument but I can imagine from the looks of
>>the
>> > hand position and the fact that they have to press down on the strings
>>it
>> > might make them more susceptible to hand and wrist pain. I've been
>>having
>> > hand problems and I need to start doing these types of exercises. I
>>could
>> > use some ideas of what to do.
>> >
>> > Dave
>> >
>> >
>> >> From: "HAROLD" <harold@-----.br>
>> >>
>> >> Dear List:
>> >> During orchestra rehearsals,have been watching the younger string
>>players
>> >> who before they play a note ,do stretching exercises for their wrists
>>and
>> >> arms.They stretch out one arm and make a half fist which is pulled by
>>the
>> >> othert arm.They revolve their wrists in the air to the right and
>>left,etc
>> >> Other exercises involve using a ball and climbing with your fingers
>> >> on
>> >> the wall.
>> >> Why we double reeders--always complaining of all kinds of
>> >> ailments,tendinitis,etc--are not oriented to warm up with these
>>physical
>> >> exercises is my query.
>> >> Or have things changed with the younger generation?
>> >>
>> >> Rgds,
>> >>
>> >> Harold Emert
>> >> Rio-Brazil
>> >>
>>
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