Teixeira, Ziliane Lima de Oliveira, Filipa M.B., Lã y Gonçalves da Silva, Anabela . (2013) Head and shoulder functional changes in flutists. Medical Problems of Performing Artists, Volume 28, Number 3
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Aims: This study aims at comparing head posture, symmetry of shoulder muscle strength and posture between developing flutists, professional flutists, and a matched control group of singers. Method: Measurements of head and scapular posture and muscle strength were compared between flutists with 10 or less years of practice (developing flutists; n=9), flutists with more than 10 years of practice (professional flutists; n=9) and singers (n=9). Posture was measured using a goniometer and a tape measure; strength was assessed using an isokinetic dynamometer. Results: Significant differences were found between groups concerning forward head posture only; developing flutists showed a higher forward head posture compared to the other two groups (p <0.05). No significant differences were found for scapular posture neither for muscle strength. Conclusions: Developing flutists showed significantly more forward head posture. This supports the need to revise existing music curricula targeting the inclusion of compulsory disciplines on music medicine.
This is the Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Science & Medicine, Inc. in "Medical Problems of Performing Artists" on Sep 2013, available online: https://doi.org/10.21091/mppa.2013.3029
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Este es el manuscrito aceptado de un artículo publicado por Science & Medicine, Inc en "Medical Problems of Performing Artists" en Sep 2013, disponible en línea: https://doi.org/10.21091/mppa.2013.3029
