Clarkson University Physical Therapy Program

Performing Arts Injury Prevention

Clarkson University Doctor of Physical Therapy students have collaborated with Crane School of Music faculty and students to develop a series of injury prevention workshops. This page has the handouts created for that project.

None of the activities or exercises described in these handouts should increase pain; if they do, stop doing them and see a health care provider for personalized guidance.

· Posture, body mechanics and ergonomics for musicians

· Trigger points: common symptoms and management

· Relaxation strategies

· Temporomandibular joint (jaw) pain

Additional resources

· Self-care: preventing common musician injuries

· Principles of stretching for musicians

· Stretching techniques for musicians

· Strengthening for musicians

Common conditions affecting musicians

· Hand, wrist and elbow conditions common among musicians

· Neck and shoulder conditions common among musicians

· Low back injuries common among musicians

· Hypermobility syndrome: symptoms and management

For questions, contact Physical Therapy faculty supervisor for this project, Dr. Leslie Russek, at Lrussek@clarkson.edu.