Scapula movement and muscle activity in upper string players with neck pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how the shoulder blade moves and muscles work in violin and viola players who have neck pain. It may help understand why neck pain happens and how to treat it better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have played a string instrument (like violin or viola) for at least 5 years.
- You practice your instrument more than 6 hours each week.
- If you have neck pain: the pain has lasted at least 2 weeks, is in the back of your neck or upper back, and is at least a 3 on a 0–10 pain scale.
- If you are a healthy volunteer: you have not had any neck or shoulder pain in the past year.
- You have never had neck or shoulder surgery or a fracture in that area.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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