Klarinet Archive - Posting 000485.txt from 2001/12

From: "Don Yungkurth" <clarinet@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] Re: Somnoplasty
Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 06:26:02 -0500

Fred Jacobowitz wrote:

>Calling all narcoleptics and insomniacs!!
> I am considering having Somnoplasty done to treat a sleep disorder.
>This medical procedure consists of having various muscles in the throat
>forcibly relaxed (how's THAT for an oxymoron?) via electric stimulation,
>which eases any obstruction of the airway and thus allows the sleeper to
>breathe easier at night.
> However, being a wind player, I am cautious about anything being
>done to my throat. Has anyone experienced Somnoplasty? Does anyone know
>of any ill effects it could have on clarinet playng? Any recommendations
>of places to contact to get these kind of answers? TIA all.

Shortly after reading this I found, by chance, a reference to a web site
about Musicians' Health by the Greater Boston Flute Club:

http://www.gbfa.org/health.html

There are lots of links here which I have not checked out

Another site called "Musicians and Injuries" gives a general discussion and
many links:

http://www.engr.unl.edu/ee/eeshop/music.html

I hope these are helpful

Don Yungkurth (clarinet@-----.net)

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