316 Reduction of musculoskeletal pain among professional musicians by introducing resistance band training at work. (24th April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Brandt, LPA; Panduro, MB; Nielsen, SR
• Is Part Of: Occupational and environmental medicine. Volume 75(2018)Supplement 2
• Page Start: A263
• Page End: A263
• Publication Date: 2018-04-24
• Subjects: Musculoskeletal physical training; Medicine, Industrial -- Periodicals; Environmental health -- Periodicals; 616.980305
• DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2018-ICOHabstracts.752
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1351-0711

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction: Several studies have shown that professional symphony orchestra musicians have a higher prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints (MSC), compared to other work groups. MSC have a great impact on the musicians' workability and life quality, emphasising the importance of finding preventive measures Methods: A cross-sectional study, based on questionnaires before and after an intervention of resistance band training, among 350 musicians and administrative workers from 5 symphony orchestras in Denmark. The participant rated their degree of pain on a VAS scale from 0 to 10 and overall reduction of MSC. The changes from baseline to follow-up for each separate body region were evaluated using a linear mixed model. Result: MSC was most common in shoulders, neck, and lower back. Female musicians had a significantly higher prevalence of MSC than men. Low string group had the lowest prevalence of MSC, while high string, brass-winds and woodwind groups had a relative high prevalence of MSC. Resistance band training showed a positive significant effect with a mean reduction of VAS-scores in shoulders at −0.88 and neck at −0.52. 45% of the participants experienced an overall reduction in musculoskeletal pain. Discussion: In compliance with the purpose, MSC before and after the intervention were assessed, showing a positive effect with regards to MSC in shoulders and neck. Future research should explore how realistic implementing resistance band training is as a steady regime among professional symphony orchestra musicians, likewise assuring a long lasting positive effect.