Musicians' Injury Prevention

This course is designed to help musicians prevent
and rehabilitate musical instrument-based overuse
injuries. It will also address injuries from
other sources that might affect our ability to
play our instruments. We will look at postural
imbalances, faulty habits, and the reality of
maybe just too many hours in the practice room.
Through yoga therapy, pilates rehabilitation,
aspects of physical therapy, and stress reduction
and breathing techniques, each student will be
given an individual program of stretching,
strengthening and relaxing for optimum health.
More than just an exercise routine, these
programs will be uniquely designed for each
student's needs, and may include modifications in
posture, alignment, behaviors, and practice
techniques.