Painful Practice : A study of the prevention and treatment of strain injuries in the world of a violinist

Abstract

Strain injuries are a common problem among violinists. The aim of this study was to collect information about different treatment methods, and whether or not they worked. Through two surveys and a personal, empirical approach, it became clear that there was no true answer to this, as most methods received both positive and negative responses. However, the results did indicate a slight distinction between the methods, as some turned out to be better at preventing and some better at treating strain injuries. The methods brought into this thesis are chiropractic, physiotherapy, osteopathy, doctor/medication and Alexander Technique