Study on the Prevalence and Prevention Measures of Musculoskeletal Diseases in Chinese Piano Students

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study is to establish the measures of musculoskeletal diseases among classical Chinese piano students and identify risk variables that are particular to the piano. Methods: In China, students who were studying classical piano at Chinese musical institutes were given a questionnaire that had been prepared just for them. The design that was employed was a cross-sectional one. Calculations were done to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) and cases were contrasted with non-cases. Results: MSD and gender, practise, eating, and athletics were studied. China's music conservatory questioned 182 piano students. 35.8% (n=69) students had MSD, according to the study. Shoulders, arms, fingers, and wrists were impacted. MSD causes pain, tiredness, and stiffness. MSD frequency was connected to practise time (p=0.0334), practise breaks (p=0.056), physical cool-down activities (p=0.039), and diet (p=0.008). Small hands link with pianists' muscle strength disorders. Those impacted were unrelated to piano kind. Logistic regression analyses correlated age, inactivity, and the "No pain, no gain" Implication: Logistic regression analysis supported the independent relationship between MSDs and a particular diet, physical cool-down activities, and practice interruptions. Since MSDs are recorded at various severity levels, this study should increase MSD awareness among classical piano students and encourage artists to avoid injuries in the future to ensure long-lasting musical careers.