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To assess the types and management strategies of injuries in adolescent amateur musicians, focusing on pain and recovery.

Musicians as Athletes: Injury and Recovery in a Cohort Of Adolescent and Young Adult Non-Professional Musicians

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Retrospective analysis reports injuries and recovery outcomes in adolescent musicians, suggesting effective conservative treatments.

To assess the types and management strategies of injuries in adolescent amateur musicians, focusing on pain and recovery.
Conducted a retrospective analysis of clinical records from January 2014 to December 2024.
Analyzed demographic and injury data, recording up to three injuries per musician and treatment recommendations.
Calculated cumulative pain burden and evaluated resolution of pain at follow-up visits.
54 participants with 81.5% injuries located in the upper extremity; 54% classified as overuse injuries.
High prevalence of tendonitis/tendinopathy (44.4%) and muscle strain (7.4%).
94.4% were recommended conservative treatment, with 53.7% reporting pain resolution during follow-up.

Whalen et al. (2026) studied this question.

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