Physical Therapy for Performing Artists & Musicians: Common Musculoskeletal Injuries and Treatments
In the mid-1800s, Robert Schuman was forced to withdraw from performances due to severe injury to his hand. His excessive and manic practice habits led to serious damage that forced him off the stage—a reality that devastated young Schuman. Things worked out in the end for this talented young man—his pain would manifest in glorious […]
Myofascial Trigger Points: A Source of Pain & Dysfunction in Patients with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
The management of chronic pain in patients diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is complex and requires a multimodal approach (Chopra, 2015). Common types of pain reported include joint, neuropathic, headaches/orofacial, pelvic and gastrointestinal (Chopra et al., 2017). Often times, these symptoms are heightened and perpetuated by the presence of myofascial trigger points. It has […]
