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Author: huboboe
Date: 2012-04-26 15:57
Even if you avoid tendonitis, the other long term problem you might encounter is damage to the joint at the base of your thumb. At the end of a long career I can no longer support the weight of my oboe or EH for any length of time without severe pain.
The best solution I have found, especially for the EH, is the W.R.I.S.T. instrument support. See below for a demo by the late, lamented Grover Schiltz.
http://www.chicagoreedcompany.com/wrist.html
I've used this and find it superior to the PHRED, since it doesn't lock you into quite as rigid a relationship with your chair.
And I echo the above comments: ask your doctor or physical therapist to recommend a therapist familiar with musician's problems. It'a a sub-specialty that is growing rapidly.
You will be dealing with this problem for a long time and nothing will change except your approach to it. The sooner you arrive at a solution, the less long term damage you will have.
Good luck!
Robert Hubbard
WestwindDoubleReed.com
1-888-579-6020
bob@westwinddoublereed.com
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TrueFinlandishness |
2012-04-25 12:58 |
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valoboe |
2012-04-25 13:21 |
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mjfoboe |
2012-04-25 21:33 |
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GoodWinds |
2012-04-26 02:08 |
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oboi |
2012-04-26 08:29 |
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valoboe |
2012-04-26 13:43 |
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Re: RSI and Tendonitis new |
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huboboe |
2012-04-26 15:57 |
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oboeagogo |
2012-04-26 16:28 |
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oboesax |
2012-04-26 20:59 |
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RobinDesHautbois |
2012-05-02 00:17 |
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