| Hand and arm problems in flautists and a design for prevention. | |
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PMID: 16540442 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Hand and arm problems are frequent in flautists. Severity is greatest in professional players, which can result in being unable to work. Based on a biomechanical analysis a support for the right hand was designed, which can be easily clipped on to the flute. Tests by professional flautists demonstrated that the right hand thumb support prevented rotation of the flute about its longitudinal axis. The latter reduces tension in forearm, wrist and fingers. This is the most important result of the study, which led to the introduction of the right hand thumb rest on the market. |
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Authors:
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S Koppejan; C J Snijders; T Kooiman; B Van Bemmel |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Ergonomics Volume: 49 ISSN: 0014-0139 ISO Abbreviation: Ergonomics Publication Date: 2006 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-03-16 Completed Date: 2006-05-16 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0373220 Medline TA: Ergonomics Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 316-22 Citation Subset: IM; S |
Affiliation:
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Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Dept. of Biomedical Physics and Technology, PO Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands. |
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Biomechanics Cumulative Trauma Disorders / etiology, prevention & control* Equipment Design* Finger Injuries / etiology, prevention & control* Hand Strength / physiology* Human Engineering* Humans Movement / physiology Music* Occupational Exposure / adverse effects* Occupations* Risk Factors Rotation Thumb / injuries, physiopathology Wrist Injuries / etiology, prevention & control* |
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