Approaches to and Treatment Strategies for Playing-Related XXXX Problems Among Czech Instrumental Music Students: An Epidemiological Study.

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UNASSIGNED: The current study examined the severity of playing-related @entity158 ( @entity3669 ) problems among music students at the Prague State Conservatoire, as well as the various treatment methods used by these students and how they approach and deal with these phenomena while studying. In total, 180 instrumental students participated and completed a paper questionnaire. Of these, 88.9% reported that they had experienced @entity3669 at least once in their lives, with 12.6% experiencing @entity158 every time they play. The onset of @entity3669 seemed to coincide with the transition period on entry to the conservatoire and was associated with the increase in hours of practice. Specific body regions associated with playing each particular instrument were most frequently affected, with females being more susceptible than males to the development of @entity3669 . An alarming 35% of the affected students tended not to seek help at all, whereas those who did tended to seek advice first from their instrument tutor and second from medical doctors. Most students who visited doctors reported that medical treatments only partially helped them to overcome @entity3669 problems. The most frequent treatment methods used were resting, gel or creams, and physical exercises. Students believed that inappropriate posture played a key role in the development of their @entity3669 problems. Finally, students indicated a willingness to be aware of and educated about @entity3669 issues during their studies. Further exploration of @entity3669 problems among student musicians is warranted. Better understanding of differing attitudes toward, use of, and efficiency of various treatment methods after the occurrence of @entity10365 will provide additional insight for prevention and treatment.
