The MusicianÕs Survival Manual: A Guide for Preventing and Treating Injuries in Instrumentalists

Author(s): Medical Director, National Arts Medicine Center, Bethesda, National Rehabilitation Hospital Ð Outpatient Centers at, Bethesda, Maryland.

Abstract: Published by the International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians (ICSOM), this book provides comprehensive information regarding understanding, preventing, and treating the occupational injuries and problems of instrumental musicians. Provides valuable information and help for musicians, therapists, physicians, and healthcare practitioners. ÒThanks to doctors like Richard Norris who are working in the new field of performing arts medicine, we can now improve our physical approaches to our instrumentsÉtreating our bodies as part of our instruments, with the goal of preventing physical injury. This down-to-earth survival manual is an invaluable resource and tool in our striving and yearning for freedom to play.Ó Janet Horvath, Director, ÒPlaying (less) HurtÓ© Conference Series Associate Principal Cellist, Minnesota Orchestra

Keyword(s): Forward by Eric Rosenblith. Preface

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