Proprioceptive Exercises in Stringed Instrument Performers

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: String Instrument Performers
• Interventions: Other: Study group

• Registration Number: NCT06403085
• Lead Sponsor: Firat University

Brief Summary

Musculoskeletal problems that occur in musicians are usually in the form of soft tissue injuries affecting muscles, tendons, nerves and ligaments. These injuries can cause pain, weakness and sensory changes, making it impossible to play the instrument.It is aimed to include 50 adult musicians who meet the inclusion criteria from among the performers in Elazığ Culture and Music Association, Fırat University State Conservatory Department, State Classical Turkish Music choir and musicians who are actively performing instruments within the borders of Elazığ province. Pain, posture, upper extremity function and performance will be evaluated in this study.

Detailed Description

Musculoskeletal problems that occur in musicians are usually in the form of soft tissue injuries affecting muscles, tendons, nerves and ligaments. These injuries can cause pain, weakness and sensory changes, making it impossible to play the instrument.It is aimed to include 50 adult musicians who meet the inclusion criteria from among the performers in Elazığ Culture and Music Association, Fırat University State Conservatory Department, State Classical Turkish Music choir and musicians who are actively performing instruments within the borders of Elazığ province. the aim of this study is to investigate the effects of proprioceptive training on upper extremity function and performance in musicians (stringed instrument performers). Upper Extremity Function Assessment, Upper Extremity Performance Assessment, Posture Assessment, Pain Assessment will be evaluated. Proprioceptive training will be applied 3 days a week for 8 weeks. The training will be prepared to increase the stabilization of the muscles in the shoulder, shoulder girdle and back that are active for long periods of time due to performance.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2024-05
• Study Start: 2024-05-03
• Study First Submitted: 2024-05-03
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-05-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-05-03
• Study First Posted: 2024-05-07
• Last Update Posted: 2024-05-07
• Primary Completion: 2024-07-20
• Study Completion: 2024-08-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• Stringed instrumentalists
• Individuals between the ages of 18-65
• Musicians who have been performing for 3 years or more
• Musicians who play an instrument for at least 1 hour per day
• Musicians who want to be involved in the study as volunteers
• Musicians from whom informed consent was obtained will be included.

Exclusion Criteria

• Upper extremity injury or surgery before the study (last 1 year)
• Individuals who are pregnant
• Individuals with psychological, neurological or systemic diseases were excluded from the study. The experimental groups of these string players will be ensured to participate regularly in the proprioceptive training protocol.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Study group	Study group	Rhythmic Stabilization, Limb Matching, Double and Single Arm Balance, Balance with Ball and Weight Transfer will be performed for 8 weeks.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Upper Extremity Performance Assessment	10 minutes	Purdue Pegboard test will be used for upper extremity performance evaluation. The tests will be performed with right, left and both hands. The time to complete each parameter will be recorded in seconds (sec)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Upper Extremity Function Assessment	10 minutes	Grip and pinch strength will be assessed to evaluate upper extremity function. grip strength will be assessed using a hand dynamometer, pinch strength will be assessed using a pinchmeter

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hasan Akbey; 🇹🇷 Elazığ, Turkey