Why Musicians Should Consider Hanging for Neck, Shoulder and Arm Health

In this research review, we look at the third study in a series investigating a specific exercise program for professional orchestral musicians. In this study the authors look to see if they can make the program more accessible by delivering it in a DVD format instead of live live exercise classes.

In this Research Review, we look at a study that looks to test the effectiveness of an exercise program developed for professional musicians. I run through what the researchers did, the results of the study, and what I think it means for you as a musician.

Why Musicians Should Consider Hanging for Neck, Shoulder and Arm Health by Cody Weisbach, PT, DPT

My review of the article "A Specific Exercise Program for Professional Orchestral Musicians" by Chan et al in 2013.

There is a tension between getting as much as possible out of your practice time, but also making sure your body gets what it needs to avoid pain and injury. Here's some thoughts on how to manage that tension and improve performance in the process.

Learn why you may want to warm-up, what to avoid, and exactly what to do instead.

Learn how to break down the complex problem of musician’s health, wellness, injury prevention and the physical aspect of performing music with an analogy.

An introduction to how I think about musicians health and my story of how I became obsessed with it.