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The Effects Of Different String Positions Of The Bow On Right Scapular Kinematics In Experienced Violin Players, Shannon Stein, Jun San Juan, Sarah Pine, Stephanie Hall
The Effects Of Different String Positions Of The Bow On Right Scapular Kinematics In Experienced Violin Players, Shannon Stein, Jun San Juan, Sarah Pine, Stephanie Hall
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Shoulder health is vital to the ability of violinists to play their instruments, but poor posture is considered a major risk of injury to violin players. For those who perform professionally, shoulder injuries endanger their careers. Therefore, finding shoulder postures that promote shoulder endurance and health are important. To this aim, the purpose of this study is to examine the scapular kinematics involved in playing on different strings of the violin. Five college-aged experienced violin players (male=1, female=4) with no recent history of shoulder surgery or severe shoulder pain volunteered to participate in this study. Kinematic sensors were placed on …
Toe Running: The Good, The Fad, And The Ugly, Molly Quinn-Shea
Toe Running: The Good, The Fad, And The Ugly, Molly Quinn-Shea
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Compared to most other animal on the planet, humans are pathetic runners. We are not graceful like the deer nor fast like the cheetah. In fact, many have wondered why the homo sapien evolved into an upright figure since that posture is less efficient for running. Christopher McDougall, in his National Bestseller Born to Run, hypothesized that early humans were distance runners that outran their prey. Born to Run, which has been linked to the rise of the popularity of barefoot running, describes how humans do not use their Achilles tendon efficiently by striking with the heel of …