Original Research Article
Year: 2017 | Month: May | Volume: 7 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 151-158
Common Musculoskeletal Injuries Faced by Indian Drummers
Sagar Vedpathak1, Dr. Purti Haral2
1Intern, School of Physiotherapy, D.Y.Patil University, Navi Mumbai, India
2Assistant Professor, School of Physiotherapy, D.Y.Patil University, Navi Mumbai, India
Corresponding Author: Dr. Purti Haral
ABSTRACT
In creating and performing music, drummers can experience health problems from the high physical and psychological demands of their profession. Musculoskeletal disorders related to playing are painful, chronic and disabling conditions which are prevalent among drummers.
Objective:To study musculoskeletal injuries faced by Drummers and their understanding about positioning, technique and physiotherapy.
Method: A cross sectional survey based study using self-devised pre validated questionnaire based on a convenience sample of 56 Indian drummers with mean age of 16.22 ± 5.73, from drumming academies.
Result: 26% reported middle back injury; 18% calves; 16% lower back; 13% elbows and arms; 11% upper back; 5% knee and 3% at neck, wrists, forearms, hand and back of feet.
Conclusion: Data analysis concluded that pain was experienced commonly in Middle back followed by Calves, Lower back, Elbows and arms, Upper back, Knee, Neck, Wrist, Forearm, Hand and Heel respectively. The author suggests that the incorporation of postural and ergonomic awareness into musical education could be of benefit. Drummers also need to be made aware regarding physiotherapist’s role in injury prevention and post-injury rehabilitation.
Key words: Drummer, musician, injury, prevention, physiotherapy