| Musicians are prone to certain
health problems, like tendonitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, vocal nodes,
and repetitive stress disorder. Each can have a very serious negative
effect on your playing, career and life. The sites below offer help
for musicians suffering from these and other problems as well as preventative
measures you can take. |
- Musicians
and Injuries - The ULTIMATE site for any musician (guitarists,
drummers, harp players, piano players, wind & string players,
vocalists, teachers, etc) who wants to be informed about the prevention
and treatment of repetitive stress injuries. There are links
to stretches, warning signs, books, videos, chat rooms, recommended
doctors, and more information than you could ever want on this topic.
Protect yourself and your passion. Get educated. Check
out this site.
- musicianshealth.com - An educational web site devoted to the understanding and the explanation
of musician's injuries, along with guidelines regarding injury prevention,
optimizing your musical performance, and for achieving an optimum
state of health.
- ww.artsmed.org - This is a funny-looking site, but its has great links to musicians’
health sites.
- UK
Musicians Health - UK Musicians
Health Organisations.
- www.kunrest.com -This section of the KUN website explores issues related to musicians'
bodies, especially the performance-related pain from which many string
players suffer.
- www.engr.unl.edu/eeshop -An excellent page on Musicians' Health from Paul Marxhausen at the
University of Nebraska -- includes specific info for percussionists.
- www.skdesigns.com - Spirituality and alternative healing resources
- www.ofspirit.com - Music & Musicians : The Secrets Of Music And Sound Therapy .
- www.grammy.com - MusicCares foundation.
- Cyber
Symphony Green Room - Why not talk with other musicians about
health issues in the Cyber Symphony Green Room.
- www.nhs.uk - The National Health Service (UK). This is the official gateway to
National Health Service organisations on the Internet.
- www.bupa.co.uk - BUPA Private Health Service.
- www.ppphealthcare.co.uk - Private Patients Private Health Service.
- www.bda-dentistry.org.uk - The Bristish Dental Association
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