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Fit as a fiddle : the musician's guide to playing healthy / William J. Dawson.
| Author/creator | Dawson, William J. |
| Other author | MENC, the National Association for Music Education (U.S.) |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Education ; [Reston, VA] : Published in partnership with MENC, the National Association for Music Education, ©2008. |
| Description | xiii, 158 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Foreword / by Frederick L. Hemke -- Playing with pain -- Some basics of structure and function -- Teacher and student -- Overuse -- Tendinitis and tenosynovitis -- Carpal tunnel and other nerve problems -- Arthritis and other problems of the mature musician -- Hand injury (trauma) -- Treatment alternatives -- Getting back to music (rehabilitation) -- Keeping your "equipment" in shape. |
| Abstract | This book provides current and important health-related information for all instrumentalists, presented in a highly readable fashion. The book contains a helpful glossary of medical terms, both familiar and unfamiliar. This book is written for instrumental musicians of various ages and experience levels, as well as their teachers from primary to conservatory level. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2007025726 |
| ISBN | 9781578866830 (hardback : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1578866839 (hardback : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9781578866847 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1578866847 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML3820 .D38 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |