…the instrument becomes an extension of the body, for example, the bow of the violinist or the drumsticks of the drummer. – Schlinger, 2006.
Many musicians say they “merge” with their instrument when they are playing – that they lose themselves…
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- Did you know that when you pinch your index finger and your thumb together that 14 times that amount of pressure is placed onto the base of your thumb? That means that simple tasks like opening a milk jug can place 140 lbs. of pressure on…
- There is no technical diagnosis called “texting thumb,” but pain from repetitive motions, such as texting, can be treated. Random Fact: Texting Thumb Here are a few things I use my phone for each and every day: Alarm clock Texting my friends…
- Our shoulders are incredibly mobile, but that can also make them prone to injury. If you are experiencing shoulder pain, we have many treatments and services to help. Shoulder pain can be caused by a wide variety of issues. This is because the…
- It’s Time To Climb! Get ready for hiking those 14ers that abound in Colorado. Join BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine' Marc Monroe, C.S.C.S., (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) for an 8-Week Hiking / 14er Group…
- Relieving Arthritis Knee Pain FREE HEALTH LECTURE By the time we’re 50, our knees have carried us more than 75,000 miles. Most of us don’t give our knees a second thought—until degenerative arthritis or the wear and tear of arthritis takes…
- The American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) offers the following tips to prevent hand injuries while using portable electronics and video games. Use a neutral grip when holding the controller – A neutral grip is when the wrist is straight, not…
- Advice from a Certified Hand Therapist on FOOSH – Hoverboards & Beyond “While you out for your summer hiking and biking, stay safe out there and avoid falls onto your outstretched hands.” My neighbor recently had a FOOSH walking on an icy…
- “Working in your garden this weekend? Here is some good information to prevent hand injury.” The American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) offers the following tips to protect hands and to prevent injuries while gardening. Wear gloves at all times…
- What climbers fear most isn’t heights, falls, or mangled toes—it’s finger injuries. And with good reason: While climbing is a full-body exercise, fingers make the most contact with the rock, thus taking more abuse than other limbs, especially from…