Injury Resources

Prevention

Woodwinds

Articles/Books

Flute/Piccolo

Body Mapping for Flutists: What Every Flute Player Needs to Know About the Body, by Lea Pearson, D.M.A.

Injury Prevention Exercise Guidelines for Flutists, by Ziqing Guan

Contributing factors, prevention, and management of playing-related musculoskeletal disorders among flute players internationally, by Karen Lonsdale, et. al.

Incidence of injury and attitudes to injury management in skilled flute players, by Ackermann et. al.

Tribute to the Flute: A Literature Review of Playing-Related Problems in Flautists, by Winkler et. al.

Preventing playing injuries and pains: the power of your warm-up routine, by The Flute View

Hand and Wrist Overuse Injuries in Flutists: Physical Causes and Prevention, by Xin Jing

Wellness for Flutists: Modifications, Mindfulness and Maintenance by Francesca Leo

Ergonomics, Flutopedia

Beneficial Exercises for Flutists by Angela McCuiston

When It Hurts to Play Flute, by Erik Nugent

The Flute, by The Musician Physiotherapist

Design toots flute player injury prevention, Dhwaran Noller

Yoga For Musicians, by Rena Urso

Anatomical Literacy and Body Mapping in Flute Performance: Strategies for Addressing and Preventing Upper Extremity Injuries, by Lauren Wiedemer

Preventing Flute Playing-related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Applying Ergonomic Principles in Individual and Ensemble Settings, by Karen Lonsdale, D.M.A & Liisa Laakso

Clarinet

The One-Handed Clarinetist’s Workbook

A Resource for Individual Hand Development and Injury-Recovery Periods, by Mary Alice Druhan

Body Mapping for Clarinetists, New Frontiers in Clarinet Teaching

by Shawn Copeland and Jackie McIlwain

6 Tips to avoid injuries while playing your instrument, by Felicia Gheorghe

Practice and Performance Related Injuries: Preventing and Treating Injuries Through Smart Practice Techniques, by Sonia Archer-Capuzzo, D.M.A

Common Injuries Among College Clarinetists: Definitions, Causes, Treatments, and Prevention Methods, by Jacqueline Kaye Mcllwain, D.M.A.

Preventing Injury in Clarinet Students: 5 Guidelines for Private Teachers and School Conductors, by Diana Haskell

Overcoming & Preventing Musical Injury: Strategies for Healthy Playing, by Jackie McIllwain, D.M.A.

The Clarinet [Online]: Healthy Habits for Musicians

by Heather Mogielnicki, BFA, BS, OT/L, CHT

University woodwind students’ experiences with playing-related injuries and their management: a pilot study, by Jessica Stanhope, Steve Milanese, Karen Grimmer

Sound Practice Health Handbook for Orchestral Musicians,

by Bronwen J. Ackermann, PhD, physiotherapist, Dianna T. Kenny, PhD, psychologist Tim Driscoll PhD, occupational physician Ian O’Brien, PhD, audiologist

Assessing physiological and postural changes in clarinetists and oboists after a specific exercise program, by Gallego-Cerveró, et. al

Designing a Health Promotion Message to Advocate the Use of Clarinet Neckstraps as an Injury Prevention Method in Public School Band Programs, by Karla Avila

A great deal of pain without much gain? By Andrew Roberts

The Physical Challenges of Clarinet Playing

Oboe/English Horn

Oboemotions: What Every Oboe Player Needs to Know About the Body, by Stephen Caplan, D.M.A.

Health and Injury Prevention for Oboists, by Dr. Erika Bright

EMG Sessions for Oboists, by The Purcell School

Treating Musicians’ Musculoskeletal Injuries Strikes a Chord for William Muse, DO

An Alexander Technique Approach to Oboe Technique, by Ethan Kind, M.M.

Playing-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Risk Factors, and Treatment Efficacy in a Large Sample of Oboists, by Heather Macdonald, et. al.

W.R.I.S.T. for Oboe, English Horn, and Clarinet (Product - not affiliate)

Medical Issues in Playing the Oboe: A Literature Review, by Sofia Bernzhoff

A Selected Review of Prevention and Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Musculoskeletal Performance-Related Injuries Common Among Oboists, by Sara Luciani (neé Diehl)

Oboe educators’ perspectives on playing-related injury, Part I: Lived experience and perceptions surrounding injury, by Heather Macdonald and Christine Guptill

Oboe educators’ perspectives on playing-related injury, Part II: Barriers, solutions, and teaching practices

Pain and Injuries, Oboehelp.com

The Oboe – Part 1: Hand and Wrist Issues with Orthopedic Considerations Music and Medicine on Monday, The University of Iowa Carver School of Medicine

Oboe Risks, anesthesioboist.com

ERG-Oboe - Oboe and English horn support, Ergobrass.com

Load on the Right Thumb of the Oboist, by Smutz et. al.

Bassoon

Saxophones

People

Flute/Piccolo

Lea Pearson, D.M.A. - Licensed Body Mapping Educator (Boston, MA)

Ruth Kaskow, M.F.A. - LBME (Los Angeles, CA)

Amy Likar, D.M.A. - LBME, Alexander Technique (San Francisco, CA; Mexico)

Camila Oliveira, D.E.P.A. - LBME, (Montreal, Canada)

Liisa Ruoho - LBME (Finland)

Francesca Leo - LBME (Detroit, MI)

Rhonda Cassano - LBME (Jacksonville, Florida)

Andrée Martin, D.M.A. - LBME (Columbus, GA)

Stephanie Lupo, D.M.A. - LBME (Bourbonnais, IL)

Rena Urso, M.M. - LBME (Long Beach, CA)

Kayano Nagai - LBME (Tokyo, Japan)

Jill Dreeben, M.M. - LBME (Boston, MA)

Vanessa Mulvey, M.M. - LBME (Boston, MA)

Holly Clemans, M.M - LBME (Canton, MI)

Melanie Sever, M.M. - LBME (Duluth, MN)

Madison Booth, D.M.A. - LBME (Omaha, NE)

Kelly Mollnow Wilson, M.M. - LBME (Medina, OH)

Christine Fish Moulton, D.M.A. - LBME (Mansfield, PA)

Spencer Hartman, D.M.A. - LBME (Lubbock, TX)

Kimberly Clark, D.M.A. - LBME (Houston, TX)

Sarah Newbold, B.A. - (United Kingdom)

Philippa Davies, B.A. - (United Kingdom)

Angela Kelly, BB.ME - (Virginia)

Karen Lonsdale, D.M.A. - Pedagogue and Researcher (Logan, AUS)

Rachel Rudich, M.A - Flute, Yoga, Pilates (Claremont, CA)

Angela McCuiston, M.M., NASM-CPT, CES, SFS, CETI-CES - Music Strong (Musician Personal Trainer - flute)

Ziqin Guan, D.M.A. - Personal Trainer, Researcher (South Carolina)

Amy Porter, M.M - Anatomy of Sound (Michigan, South Carolina)

Anna Détári, Ph.D - Perfomance Science, focal dystonia

(Royal College of Music, UK)

Chelsea Tanner, D.M.A. - Performer, Mindset Coach

(Los Angeles, CA)

Susan Fain, D.M.A - Flautist and Physical Therapist (Ft Worth, TX)

Clarinet

Oboe/English Horn

Bassoon

Saxophones

Video Resources

Flute/Piccolo

Clarinet

Clarinet and Repetitive Strain Injury, with Deborah Quilter & Robert E. Markison, MD

ClarinetFest® 2021 Virtual: CLC Persistent Pain with Playing? Tips for a Lasting Career, with the International Clarinet Association

ICA Giving Tuesday Party: Guided Stretching for Wellness and Injury Prevention with Aileen Razey, with the International Clarinet Association

96 - Playing Related Injuries and Prevention, Clarineat: The Clarinet Podcast

ClarinetFest® 2022 Pedagogical Pathways: Right Hand Pain and Overuse with Suzanne Tirk, with The International Clarinet Association

Quick Tips: Tension-Free, Ergonomic Hand Position, with QuickStart Clarinet

ICA Clarinet Enthusiasts Participatory Workshop: Clarinet Body Movement with Kathy Mulcahy, with the International Clarinet Association

Tension or Fatigue: What's the Difference? With Cally's Clarinet Channel

ICA ClarinetCast: Health and Wellness Committee Presents An Interview with Dr. Robert E. Markison, with the International Clarinet Association

Clarinet Tone, Reeds, Finger Technic, Articulation and more! With Clarinet Mentors (Michelle Anderson)

Musician's Health Made Simple ft. Dr. Kensley Behel | theOpenScore Conversations Podcast Ep. 6

ICA ClarinetCast: Health and Wellness Committee Presents An Interview with Jackie McIlwain - With the International Clarinet Assocation

177 - Fitness for Musicians with Angela McCuiston, with Clarineat: The Clarinet Podcast

How Music Related Injuries Are Affecting High School Students, with Grant Magazine

A Holistic Approach to Playing Without Pain Featuring The Functional Musician, Austin Pancner, with QuickStart Clarinet

Musicians & Tendonitis, with The Clarinet Slayer

Oboe/English Horn

Bassoon

Bassoon Injury Prevention Course - Musicians in Tune

Season 5 Episode 6: Legends of Reed: Musicians' Health and Injury Prevention

Does your left hand hurt when you play the bassoon? Try this trick to fix it! With Cory Barger

Saxophones