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The joy of sax: hanging ten kilos of brass from your neck

26 December 2009 by Judith Hills
Saxophone

Research into the ergonomics of musicians has, until recently, focussed mainly on orchestral musicians and the predominance of musculoskeletal disorders. Causes and treatment are well documented and awareness amongst musicians has increased so that postural and well-being classes are taught in many music conservatoires. However, there is relatively little research into different genres of music [...]

Filed Under: Sport & Leisure Tagged With: Musculoskeletal disorders, Musicians, Saxophone

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