: to determine the prevalence and regions of the body in which musculoskeletal injuries occur in musicians, as well as to identify risk factors related to their occurrence.: A search was carried ou...

Background: The cervical and mandibular regions are main areas of occurrence of pain in wind players. Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the design and to find out the level of satisfaction of a specific exercise programme for cervical and mandibular musculature and mobility in wind players. Methods: The programme was divided into two phases: the first one of education and the second one of implementation. The exercises included were divided into warm-up exercises (including cervical and jaw muscle mobility and activation, as well as postural awareness) and cool-down exercises (stretching and relaxing the main muscles in these areas). The programme was 12 weeks long. Participants were wind musician students. Results: Twenty-seven students completed the pre- and post-intervention assessment, of which 13 completed the exercises. Considering the total sample, the described difficulty was low and satisfaction was high. The musicians who performed the programme indicated a high importance in instrumental practice and injury prevention, as well as ease of implementation. Conclusions: Satisfaction with the exercise programme has been high. The fact that it is short, easy to perform and can be done by everyone makes it a quick and simple programme for everyone to do.

Background and Purpose: Thoracic hyperkyphosis is characterised by an increase in the normal angle of the thoracic kyphosis. Several factors make adolescents and young adults a potential risk group for postural hyperkyphosis. Among the treatment options, therapeutic exercise allows patients to take an active role, providing a number of beneficial effects. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the scientific evidence on the efficacy of therapeutic exercise for hyperkyphosis in adolescents and young adults.Methods: A search in six databases (PubMed, Medline, PEDro, Scopus, SPORTDiscus and ENFISPO) was performed during January and February 2023, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analysis (PRISMA).Results: Nine randomised clinical trials were analysed. Regarding methodological quality, four studies were of fair quality and five were of good quality. In all studies, a significant improvement in thoracic kyphosis angle was obtained. In addition, improvements were found in different aspects related to hyperkyphosis, such as lumbar lordosis angle, balance, quality of life and pain, among others.Conclusions: Therapeutic exercise appears to be effective in the management of hyperkyphosis in adolescents and young adults. However, many variables related to hyperkyphosis are not subject to primary evaluation and the quality of the evidence found is fair to good.

Repeated instrumental practice represents a risk factor for the appearance of playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMD).to compare the prevalence and characteristics of PRMD based on locatio...

Objectives. Playing a wind instrument requires activation of the orofacial musculature. There is a relationship between the temporomandibular joint, the cervical musculature and the posture of the head. Few musicians report receiving specific information about oral health related to instrumental practice. This study aimed to analyse the effects of a preventive exercise programme on posture, range of motion, myofascial trigger points, muscle activation and craniocervical pain in wind players. Methods. Participants were university woodwind and brass performance students. The experimental group (14 females and 15 males aged 21.4 ± 1.7 years) performed an exercise programme aimed at improving the mobility and musculature of the cervical spine and temporomandibular joint. The control group (11 females and 9 males aged 23.7 ± 4.9 years) received no intervention. Both groups underwent a physical assessment and questionnaire before and after the 12-week intervention. Results. The experimental group experienced increased sagittal head angle and cervical flexion-extension mobility and decreased their cervical pain and trapezius activation at rest. In addition, the prevalence of pain in the last month as well as neck pain decreased. Conclusions. With the implementation of a specific exercise programme, wind players improved their cervical mobility, with less pain and more relaxed upper trapezius muscles in rest.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT05277649.

Background/Objectives: Babywearing is a carrying system that ensures consistent contact and proper posture between the baby and carrying adult, in which there is no age or weight limit, and it is rarely inadvisable. Although babywearing has been growing in popularity and acclaim due to the comfort and emotional closeness between the carrier and baby, there are a number of physical and physiological consequences for the adult carrier when using an ergonomic babywearing device, such as muscular, postural, cardiorespiratory, and energy expenditure, and the perception of effort and pain. The objective is to explore the physical implications affecting the carrier, as well as the subjective perception of strain and pain. Methods: A systematic review was carried out including articles up to December 2023 in the Web of Science (WOS), Medline, and SportDiscus databases. Studies dealing with ergonomic babywearing and the physical implications of babywearing were included; systematic reviews or case studies were excluded. Results: After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 14 original articles were obtained for analysis. Methodological quality was rated using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist for Analytical Cross-Sectional Studies with scores between 3 and 8 points. All articles included valid and reliable information on exposure, outcome measures, and results. Conclusions: The studies reviewed cover different aspects, such as muscle activation and postural stability, as well as specific ergonomic design for particular groups. In general terms, it seems that the use of certain babywearing devices, especially back or front carry, seems to be the one that generates fewer physiological alterations in the carriers compared to carrying babies in arms or other positions.