Teixeira, Ziliane Lima de OliveiraFilipa M.B., LãGonçalves da Silva, AnabelaFilipa M.B., Lã2024-05-202024-05-202013-09-010885-1158, 1938-2766https://doi.org/10.21091/mppa.2013.3029https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14468/11757Aims: 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.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessjournal articleflutistsposturemuscle Strengthyears of instrumental practice