The Effect of Online Exercise Program on Musculoskeletal Problems, Upper Extremity Function, Physical Activity Level, Muscle Oxygenation, Reaction Time, Grip Strength and Pressure Pain Threshold in Musicians Playing Stringed Instruments

Status: Recruiting
Location: See all (4) locations...
Intervention Type: Other, Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Musculoskeletal problems related to instrument playing or performance are frequently seen in musicians. Different interventions such as strength training, endurance training and yoga have been used in the management of these problems. The first specific exercise program for professional orchestra musicians was developed by Chan et al. However, it has been stated that it is difficult to encourage musicians' participation in exercise due to their constantly changing work schedules, and at this point, the use of digital media such as DVDs, USBs, and educational exercise videos may have a potential role. On the other hand, it has been stated that smart wearable devices with mobile applications (such as smart watches, smart band) as digital health interventions are an interesting, interactive and efficient psychological strategy to promote physical activity and can be used as an intervention to promote a healthy lifestyle. Based on the literature, in our study, the exercise program developed by Chan et al., will be done online via Google Meet and symptoms can be evaluated with objective evaluation methods. Unlike other studies using digital media, exercises will be performed synchronously and feedback will be given to the musicians simultaneously, as in face-to-face exercises. In addition, all participants will be given a smart band, they will be encouraged to use it until the end of the study, and the change in their physical activity levels will be evaluated.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Volunteering to participate in the study

• Agreeing to exercise once a week for 8 weeks

• Being between the ages of 18-65

• Playing a string instrument in Bursa Regional State Symphony Orchestra / Bursa Uludağ University State Conservatory / Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Education Fine Arts Education Department, Department of Music Education / Ege University State Conservatory of Turkish Music

• Main instrument being a stringed instrument (violin, viola, cello, double bass)

• Playing an instrument for more than 5 years

• Having a musculoskeletal problem related to playing an instrument or performance

Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Bursa Regional State Symphony Orchestra
RECRUITING
Bursa
Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Education Fine Arts Education Department, Department of Music Education
RECRUITING
Bursa
Bursa Uludağ University State Conservatory
RECRUITING
Bursa
Ege University State Conservatory of Turkish Music
RECRUITING
Izmir
Contact Information
Primary
Sule Kecelioglu, MSc
skecelioglu@bandirma.edu.tr
+90 (266) 717 01 17
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-01-22
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 38
Treatments
Experimental: Intervention Group
A 40-minute online education presentation will be given on the role of postural and dynamic muscles, the importance of physical activity, the gradual adaptation of the body to workload and physical stressors, rest, and injury management. They will also be asked to wear a smart band. Additionally, the exercise program developed by Chan et al., will be practised online via Google Meet once a week for 8 weeks, each session lasting 40-45 minutes.
Other: Control Group
A 40-minute online education presentation will be given on the role of postural and dynamic muscles, the importance of physical activity, the gradual adaptation of the body to workload and physical stressors, rest, and injury management. They will also be asked to wear a smart band.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University

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