Protect yourself from injury.
Protect your career.
The physical well-being plan for orchestral musicians
Orchestral musicians have a high risk of injury from playing and this is generally accepted as a normal consequence of being a musician
Over the last 20 years, the rates of injury have gone up around the world
We believe this is preventable
Have you felt pain from playing your instrument?
Are you concerned that an injury will affect your ability to work?
Would you like to know how to protect yourself from injury?
We have a solution
Your musical performance depends on your physical performance and to play well your body needs to be physically resilient and in tune
We can show you how to do this
Our comprehensive course will help you stay at peak performance and help you build physical confidence in your playing
The musicians' guide to physical resilience and peak performance
Exercise
Playing an instrument is physical, and the body of the performing musician needs to be maintained and cared for. The challenge is knowing how and when.
We know that the injury rate amongst musicians is high and that many injuries come about through over-use. The right movements and exercises at the right time can help to prevent injury and discomfort from playing and help protect your career.
We have put together exercises for you that are grouped according to their purpose and that are specific to your instrument.
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Knowledge
Maintaining your physical health is about so much more than exercise. The human body is a complex set of systems that all work together and there are many factors that contribute to its overall well-being and performance.
We have video explainers for you on a diverse range of topics such as how what you eat and drink affect your physical performance, as well as the effects of positive and negative psychology and even how we rest and how we sleep.
We offer tips on practice habits, posture and positioning, and look at the research into the physical issues affecting musicians.
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Professional guidance
...from people who understand the needs of musicians
Created by an Osteopath with over 20 years of clinical experince and having treated many musicians, he brings an understanding of the specific needs of musicians. He works with several orchestras advising musicians how to manage their physical health.
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What people have said...
“I wish I had known this years ago”
“Why has it taken so long for someone to come up with this?”
“This is just what musicians need”
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Read about the physical health of musicians and join the conversation on our blog page
We’ll also bring you observations on up to date research relating to physical health
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