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OPErA Orchestral Posture Egonomic Assessment

Recruitingn/aAges 18 Years - anyAllFondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This is an observational study that will allow to understand if and how posture at the instrument can affect musician health and ability to work. The study will last 3 years during which the investigators will evaluate 250 orchestral players: all musical instruments will be included. Postural assessments will be performed in the various venues of the participating orchestras. The study participant, would initially answer a questionnaire that will investigate lifestyle habits (physical activity), professional activity (e.g. instrument played, hours of study/work, study methods) and general health (e.g. presence of pain with functional limitation at the present time or in the past, diagnosis of scoliosis). The subsequent postural assessment will consist of two phases: phase 1 without an instrument in a sitting position, phase 2 with the musical instrument . Disposable ECG electrodes wi

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Professional musicians from major Italian orchestras Exclusion Criteria: \- Pain associated with acute trauma
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What it tests

  • General questionnaire
  • Pain Questionnaire
  • Postural assessment without musical instrument in sitting position
  • Postural assessment with the instrument in sitting position.
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Where

1 site
IRCCS Santa Maria Nascente Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Milan, Italy
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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