Musicians/Expert Profile

Expertise

I specialize in the prevention and care of music-related injuries. (overuse, carpal tunnel, tendinitis, etc). Questions about the treatment of injuries, questions about instrumental posture and positioning are all within my specialty.

Experience in the area

Over 20 years practicing and teaching physical therapy as well as specifically working with injured musicians, teaching workshops(The Healthy Musician), teaching musician undergraduate courses and publishing eBooks related to musician's health.

Organizations

Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA). APTA and Performing Arts Physical Therapy Special Interest Group

Publications

Medical Problems of Performing Arts Amazon Kindle eBooks (Prevention of Music-Related Injuries)

Education/Credentials

Doctoral Physical Therapy degree. American Physical Therapy Association Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics