Publicación: Head and shoulder functional changes in flutists
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2013-09-01
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Science & Medicine, Inc.
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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.
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flutists, posture, muscle Strength, years of instrumental practice
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Facultad de Educación
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Didáctica, Organización Escolar y Didácticas Especiales