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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 …