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Klarinet Archive - Posting 000093.txt from 1995/04

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Subj: data retrieved from MEDLINE: 1985-89
Date: Sat, 8 Apr 1995 00:29:12 -0400

Document 32
Accession No.: 89037016.
Author: Fry-H-J.
Title: The treatment of overuse syndrome in musicians. Results
in 175 patients.
Source: J-R-Soc-Med. 1988 Oct. 81(10). P 572-5.
Journal Title: JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE.
Abstract: Overuse syndrome, a condition of pain and loss of function in
muscle groups and ligaments through excessive use, is common in
musicians. In this series, the less serious cases of the
disorder have been successfully treated by a modification of
physical activity while allowing the musician to continue to
play. The more serious cases were treated by a radical rest
programme, first described last century, usually up to 12
months, until the patient is pain free and the muscles and
ligaments are no longer tender. Performance is then very
gradually resumed. The criterion for total success is a return
to music performance free of pain with sustainable practice
habits.
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