![]() ![]() Despite the similarity of physical risk factors among all musicians, the risk level for developing PRMD varies among musicians that play different instruments. A study that quantified the prevalence and consequences of musculoskeletal symptoms in symphony orchestra musicians showed that women had a significantly higher risk for reporting symptoms compared to men, and the effect of these symptoms lasted for more days The prevalence of PRMD reported over the last year in classical guitar players was 88.9%. The prevalence of PRMD among music students ranges from 43% to 63%, and more than 80% among professional musicians. Music-related musculoskeletal disorder conditions, known as Playing Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (PRMD), defined as any weakness, numbness, pain, tingling or other symptoms that interfere with the ability to play a musical instrument at the level that the musician is accustomed to playing. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are found in many professions, including professional musicians. Work-related musculoskeletal conditions have been one of the most common health-related issues in recent decades. ![]()
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