PREFACE 12
CHAPTER I 14
MY STORY
"No pain, no gain"
CHAPTER II 19
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
The prevalence of injuries among instrumental musicians
CHAPTER III 22
WHY IT MAY HURT TO PLAY
A definition of overuse
CHAPTER IV 30
THE CONDUCTOR IS IN
THE DRIVER'S SEAT
Risk factors and stressors particular to orchestral life
10 RISK FACTORS FOR ORCHESTRAL MUSICIANS
CHAPTER V 38
CAUSES OF OVERUSE INJURIES
INJURY SUSCEPTIBILITY QUIZ
10 POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO OVERUSE
CHAPTER VI 45
RISK FACTORS AND UNDERSTANDING DANGER SIGNALS
This is your wake-up call
10 DANGER SIGNALS
CHAPTER VII 49
STATIC LOADING, BACK AND DISC PROBLEMS
A few suggestions for good posture
CHAPTER VIII 57
MUSCLE AND TENDON DISORDERS OF THE ARMS AND SHOULDERS
Muscle tendon disorders, tendinitis of the shoulder, bursitis, impingements, rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder
10 ONSTAGE TRICKS THAT CAN BE DONE EVEN WHILE PLAYING
CHAPTER IX 78
NERVE ENTRAPMENTS, AND HAND AND FOREARM PAIN
Carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, De Quervain's tenosynovitis, reducing arm tension, thoracic outlet syndrome, Morton's neuroma
10 PREVENTION TIPS FOR AVOIDANCE OF NERVE ENTRAPMENTS AND OTHER OVERUSE INJURIES
CHAPTER X 98
OTHER CONDITIONS
Raynaud's disease, beta blockers and performance anxiety, ganglion cysts, focal dystonia, fibromyalgia, fibrositis or myofacial pain syndrome, TMJ, eye problems, arthritis
CHAPTER XI 117
TOO MUCH, TOO SOON?
Guidelines for parents and teachers, the teacher-student dynamic, lips, jaws, fingers, teeth, asthma, instrument size, joint laxity, larynx
CHAPTER XII 131
STRETCHING AND STRENGTHENING
10 SHOWER STRETCHES
10 ONSTAGE STRETCHES
CHAPTER XIII 150
CHAIR PROBLEMS
10 LOWER BACK TENSION RELIEVERS
CHAPTER XIV 166
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
Outdoor concerts and other hazards
THE MUSICIAN'S SURVIVAL TRAVEL KIT: 10 ESSENTIAL ITEMS
CHAPTER XV 170
LOUDER AND LOUDER AND LOUDER!
Musicians' hearing loss
Tinnitus
CHAPTER XVI 180
THE WORST CASE SCENARIO
What to do when you're hurt
CHAPTER XVII 187
HOW DO I START BACK?
Rehabilitation and work-hardening
CHAPTER XVIII 193
INSTRUMENT MODIFICATIONS
Splints, slings, supports and orthotics
CHAPTER XIX 222
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
"No brain, no gain"
A guide to sensible practicing, warming up and cooling down
10 BACKSTAGE STRETCHES
10 DO'S FOR INJURY PREVENTION
10 DON'TS FOR INJURY PREVENTION
CHAPTER XX 244
EVERYONE IS A LOBBYIST
Views for the future
Work-hardening, rotation, balancing programs, scheduling concerts, onsite trainers
10 SUGGESTIONS FOR CONDUCTORS AND MANAGERS
RESOURCE LIST 247
Books in print, organizations, Web sites, videos, products, clinics and practitioners
INDEX OF INSTRUMENTS 293
INDEX OF IMAGES
ORDER FORM 295
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