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Review
. 2013 Apr;32(4):475-9.
doi: 10.1007/s10067-013-2198-2. Epub 2013 Feb 8.

Overuse syndrome in musicians

H A Bird  1
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Review

Overuse syndrome in musicians

H A Bird. Clin Rheumatol. 2013 Apr.

Abstract

Overuse syndromes of the upper limb are common in musicians. This reflects the long hours spent playing. Possible pathological causes are discussed as well as the ergonomic patterns of playing required of some instruments and other anatomical factors that predispose.

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