The Bibliography of Performing Arts Medicine: A 10-Year Retrospective Review (Part II)

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 153-159
Author(s):  
William J Dawson
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Review ◽  
Performing Arts ◽  
German Language ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Scientific Journals ◽  
Performing Arts Medicine ◽  
Music Medicine ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Dance Medicine

This is the second consecutive 5-year review of the performing arts medicine bibliography, emphasizing articles published from 2002 through 2006. It combines with an earlier 5-year review, published in 2003 and covering 1997 to 2001, to review the last 10 years' literature in performing arts medicine. From a total of 8,412 references dating back more than 200 years, 2,030 were found in the study period. Nearly 85% of these were written in English, with French and German language articles comprising more than 87% of the rest. Within the study group, there were 1,438 music medicine references (70.8%) and 458 for dance medicine (22.6%). Scientific journals and books were the source of more than 62% of all articles, with five performing arts medicine journals accounting for more than 40% of these. However, pertinent references were found in 381 different periodicals, as well as in a variety of textbooks. Of all arts-related periodicals, those pertaining to voice and dance were most likely to contain health-related articles. Variations in the total number of references, sources of references, and frequency of specific topics occurred from year to year, and from the first study period to the second. These often can be attributed to publication of journals containing multiple abstracts from a meeting or journals with papers on a single topic—often derived from one symposium. Based on a comparison of the two 5-year reporting periods, these statistics will continue to vary as new entries are added in future years. The data from this investigation should be useful to both researchers and clinicians in performing arts medicine, regarding both the sources of pertinent information and the authors and topics currently being published.

The Bibliography of Performing Arts Medicine: A Five-year Retrospective Review

2003 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-32
Author(s):  
William J Dawson
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Review ◽  
Performing Arts ◽  
German Language ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Scientific Journals ◽  
Performing Arts Medicine ◽  
Music Medicine ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Dance Medicine

The author reviewed the bibliography of performing arts medicine, from the beginnings of the specialty in the early 1980s to the present. Emphasis was placed on articles published in the last five full years reviewed (1997-2001). From a total of 5,550 references dating back more than 200 years, 1,366 were found in the 1997-2001 period. Nearly 82% were written in English, with French- and German-language articles comprising more than 90% of the rest. Within the study group, there were 972 music medicine references (71.2%) and 301 for dance medicine (22.0%). Scientific journals and books were the source of more than 70% of all articles found, with four performing arts medicine journals accounting for more than half of these. However, pertinent references were found in 279 different periodicals, as well as in a variety of textbooks. Of all arts-related periodicals, those pertaining to voice were most likely to contain health-related articles. Variations from year to year in total number of references, sources of references, and frequency of specific topics could be attributed to publication of texts with multiple chapter authors, journals containing multiple abstracts from a meeting, or journals with papers on a single topic derived from one symposium. It is expected that these statistics will continue to vary as new entries are added in future years. The data from this investigation should be useful to both researchers and clinicians in performing arts medicine, regarding both the sources of pertinent information and the authors and topics currently being published.

Research in Performing Arts Medicine

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ralph A Manchester
Keyword(s):  
Performing Arts ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
South Florida ◽  
Medical Problems ◽  
Performing Arts Medicine ◽  
Performing Artists ◽  
Know How ◽  
Dance Medicine ◽  
Artistic Performance

The field of performing arts medicine has grown significantly over the last few decades. While we still have a long way to go before we can confidently state that we know how to prevent and treat the maladies that interfere with artistic performance, we are making progress on several fronts. In preparation for giving one of the keynote addresses at the 2015 University of South Florida--Performing Arts Medicine Association Conference titled Caring for Artists and Arts that Heal, I reviewed the types of articles that have been published in Medical Problems of Performing Artists over the last 10 years. I also did a comparison of those articles to articles published in the Journal of Dance Medicine and Science and in the American Journal of Sports Medicine. In this editorial, I will present my findings.

Performing Arts Medicine--Past, Present and Future

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-56
Author(s):  
Ralph A Manchester
Keyword(s):  
Performing Arts ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
International Association ◽  
Health It ◽  
Performing Arts Medicine ◽  
Steady Growth ◽  
Health Promotion In Schools ◽  
The Future ◽  
Dance Medicine ◽  
Performing Artist

We have a lot to be proud of as we look back on the last three decades, as we look around at what is happening in the field of performing arts medicine now, and as we look forward to the potential that the future holds. From the early 1980s, when Dr. Brandfonbrener decided it was time to focus on improving the health of musicians by organizing the first Aspen meeting, to the first issue of this journal and the founding of the Performing Arts Medicine Association over the next 5 years, the founding of the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science in 1990, and the Health Promotion in Schools of Music initiative in the last decade, performing arts medicine has enjoyed steady growth. As we work to design the future of performing artist health, it may be useful to look at a “sister” specialty that got an earlier start—-sports medicine.

Qualitative Research in Performing Arts Medicine

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ralph A Manchester
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Performing Arts ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Performing Arts Medicine ◽  
Biomedical Journals ◽  
Dance Medicine ◽  
Broad Overview

The article by Guptill in this issue of MPPA presents the results of a type of research that has not been published to a great extent in the performing arts healthcare literature to date. Only a few articles that are based on qualitative research have been published in this journal. The vast majority of original research published in this and other music and dance medicine journals (and indeed, most other biomedical journals) starts out with a specific hypothesis and then collects quantifiable data to prove or disprove the hypothesis; we can think of this traditional approach as being quantitative research. ... While there is considerable ongoing debate about the role of qualitative research, I will attempt to give a broad overview of how it could be useful as we try to move the field of performing arts medicine forward.

2009 SAE-P: Sports and Performing Arts Medicine

PM&R ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. S88-S91
Author(s):  
Michelle S. Gittler ◽  
Joseph M. Ihm ◽  
Theresa J. Lie-Nemeth ◽  
Maria Regina Reyes ◽  
Vivian C. Shih
Keyword(s):  
Performing Arts ◽  
Performing Arts Medicine

Diversity in Performing Arts Medicine

2006 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-46
Author(s):  
Ralph A Manchester
Keyword(s):  
Performing Arts ◽  
Diverse Populations ◽  
Performing Arts Medicine ◽  
Performing Artists ◽  
The World ◽  
Attention To Diversity

As the diverse populations of the planet interact on a more frequent and intense basis, it becomes increasingly important for every individual and organization to examine its own approach to this vital issue. The field of performing arts medicine should pay particular attention to diversity for a number of reasons, some of which will help to advance our specialty and improve the lives of performing artists, while others may help save the world.

Overuse Injuries in Non-Classical Recreational Instrumentalists

2006 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taylor Buckley ◽  
Ralph Manchester
Keyword(s):  
Performing Arts ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Musical Instrument ◽  
Point Prevalence ◽  
Overuse Injuries ◽  
Anatomical Location ◽  
Performing Arts Medicine ◽  
Single View ◽  
Classical Musicians ◽  
Playing Time

Purpose: Performing arts medicine has traditionally focused on the medical problems of classical musicians. Unfortunately, there is a paucity of data regarding differential incidence or prevalence of injury in nonclassical musicians. The present study analyzed the baseline prevalence, new onset of injury following a substantial increase in playing time at a music camp, and any possible correlation with technical and postural deficits in a population of amateur folk instrumentalists. Methods: Preliminary and follow-up questionnaires were used to gather background and new incidence data, respectively. A subset of subjects was recorded on video, which was independently analyzed for technical deficits at a later time. Results: Lifetime prevalence is 54% for a previous injury attributed to playing a musical instrument and point prevalence is 19%. Following the camp, prevalence increased to 44% (p = 0.001), and incidence of new injury was 31%, including individuals with more than one active injury. A higher rate of injury correlated with a greater increase in absolute playing time, relative playing time above baseline, and absolute time above baseline during the camp, although these did not reach statistical significance. The limited technical analysis qualitatively correlated a technical deficit to an injury at the same anatomical location in 15 of 47 cases using only a single-view video for analysis. Conclusion: Lifetime and point prevalence is similar to that reported in several studies of classical musicians. Further inquiry into technical and postural analysis may help to identify the cause of, and potentially prevent, overuse injuries in folk and classical musicians.

Effectiveness of an Educational Program in Health Promotion and Injury Prevention for Freshman Music Majors

2008 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Barton ◽  
Judy R Feinberg
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Injury Prevention ◽  
Performing Arts ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Music Majors ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Medical Problems ◽  
Performing Arts Medicine ◽  
Course Content

The purpose of this program evaluation was to examine the effectiveness of an educational course in health promotion and injury prevention designed specifically for college music majors. Course content included the provision of information on medical problems commonly seen in musicians, effective health promotion and preventive strategies, and application of this knowledge to music playing and other daily occupations. Students were taught how to assess risk for potential injury for themselves and their future students. Course content and self-assessment questionnaires aimed at assessing the students' use of health and injury prevention measures were administered before the start of the course, immediately after course completion, and 6 weeks later. The outcomes indicated that students improved in their overall knowledge of the content covered in this educational module and that this increased knowledge was retained 6 weeks later. Interestingly, self-perceived application of health promotion and injury prevention strategies did not improve significantly at the completion of the course but did so 6 weeks later, possibly indicating that behavior change takes longer to incorporate into one's daily routine. Literature suggests that such education programs have benefited performing artists, and these results indicate the efficacy of this type of educational program within an academic curriculum for student musicians. In addition, this program illustrates the role of the occupational therapist as a consultant and educator in the practice of performing arts medicine.

In the June Issue

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-123
Author(s):  
Bronwen J Ackermann
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Injury Prevention ◽  
Performing Arts ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Clinical Knowledge ◽  
Performing Arts Medicine ◽  
Rapid Pace

There is no doubt that the field of performing arts medicine continues to grow at a rapid pace. While the consistently high rate of injuries reported by musicians and dancers internationally drives the need for better injury prevention and management strategies, the increasing research and clinical knowledge base provides a platform for further advancements.

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