Mar 31, 2018
Flute 360 | Episode 1: "Prevention of Performance-Related Injuries Through Exercise: An Interview with Dr. Susan Fain!" (29:42)
In this episode, Heidi talks with Dr. Susan Fain who holds multiple degrees: PT, DPT, OCS, and DMA. They discuss how to prevent music-related injuries through exercise.
Main Points from Episode 1:
- Statistic on music-related injuries (1:07)
- Pianists, Violinists, and Flutists (2:33)
- Neck injuries (2:57)
- Flute position in the marching band (3:38)
- Concert and marching band positions (4:00)
- Stay in-shape, strong core, exercise routine (5:27)
- Strong shoulders (6:23)
- Strength training (6:43)
- Chunking when practicing (7:35)
- Practice in chunks (8:49)
- Stretch in opposite direction (9:01)
- Step away from electronics (10:05)
- Take regular breaks (10:54)
- Practice smart (11:12)
- Pomodoro Timer App (11:40)
- Numbness or tingling – visit doctor (13:20)
- Carpal tunnel braces (13:40)
- Let the area rest (13:58)
- Neck issues (14:32)
- Strength training through exercise (15:21)
- Rotator cuff (17:23)
- Exercise 1: YTW (17:51)
- YTW disclaimer (18:04)
- No equipment needed (19:05)
- Push-ups in different ways (19:35)
- Exercise 2: UEER with band (20:06)
- Muscles work in pairs (21:03)
- Body awareness (21:49)
- Use a mirror (22:13)
- Shift your weight (22:50)
- Summary (25:17)
- Susan Fain’s contact information (26:04)
- Additional resources (26:33)
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- Pomodoro Timer App
- Alexander Technique
- The Biology of Musical Performance and Performance-Related Injury by Alan Watson
- Playing Less Hurt: An Injury Prevention Guide for Musicians by Janet Horvath
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Dr. Susan Fain’s E-mail: sdfain1@charter.net
Heidi Kay Begay’s Website: www.heidikaybegay.com