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There are few opportunities for physicians to increase their knowledge and improve their ability to treat the unique needs of performing artists with medical problems. New York City in January will offer a multidisciplinary survey of medical issues in the performing artist, and PAMA president Clay Miller will participate.

Sponsored by The Center for the Performing Artist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and The Methodist Center for Performing Arts Medicine, Houston, Texas, the course will include disorders of voice and breathing, musculoskeletal and neurological problems, management of hormonal issues and anxiety, and others. It is intended for all physicians who care for performing artists. The registration fee is $295.

Intended primarily for physicians, the course offers continuing medical education credit. Details:

The International Symposium of Performance Science (ISPS) aims to bring together artists and scientists, researchers and practitioners, and students and teachers for a lively exchange on performance and the skills which underpin it.

The inaugural ISPS conference was held in Porto’s Casa da Música in 2007 and explored theories, methods, and applications of performance science specifically within the field of music. The published proceedings represent a broad range of applications and interests from across the field of music, as well as the natural, social, and applied sciences.

ISPS 2009 will take place from 15-18 December at the National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries, The University of Auckland, New Zealand. ISPS 2009 will explore the theme Performing Excellence from interdisciplinary perspectives across the arts, as well as the natural, social, and applied sciences. Those whose primary interests lie outside of the arts, but whose work nonetheless offers implications for the performing arts and/or for performing artists, are also encouraged to attend.

2009 keynote speakers will include:
Lord Robert Winston
Professor of Science and Society, Imperial College London (UK)
Deidre Anderson
Chief Executive Officer, U@MQ, Macquarie University (Australia)
Sylvie Fortin
Director of Graduate Programs, Department of Dance, University of Québec, Montreal (Canada)
K. Anders Ericsson
Conradi Eminent Scholar and Professor of Psychology, Florida State University (USA)

http://www.performancescience.org

Download ISPS 2009 Brief

Download ISPS 2009 Key Dates

11th Symposium / Congress of Dance Medicine
May 14 - 16, 2010 in Frankfurt/Main
University of Music and Performing Arts

We are looking for interesting contributions from the areas of basic dance medicine knowledge, clinical and practical dance medicine, dance physiology, research, dance instruction, as well as general dance-related themes. The goal of the congress ist to communicate the most up to date information for improving prevention, therapy, and training in dance. The 11th Congress has the titel, "The Point of Movement". The concentration will be on the joints and movement as well as the instructor's communication and application of dance medical knowledge in the practice of dance.

We would be pleased if you can enrich the program of our congress with a presentation. There will be numerous different possible formats accepted as presentations: lectures of varying lengths, workshops, discussion panels or poster presentations. Please find the precise information and details on the contents and format of the abstracts we will be accepting in the accompanying call for abstracts. Please note: the Deadline for handing in the abstracts is September 1, 2009.

Please feel free to contact us if you need further information.

Sabine Tamm, Conference direktor
TaMeD e.V.
TanzMedizin Deutschland

Tel. 06151 – 39 17 601
Fax: 06151 – 39 17 602

E-Mail: info@tamed.de
www.tamed.de

ISME World Conference
Beijing, China
DEADLINE: October 1, 2009
www.isme.org/2010/calls_presenters.html
Follow the leads to "Forum Session/meeting"
MEETING: August 1-6, 2010

CALL FOR ARTICLES

It is my pleasure to invite you to submit articles for a special issue of the journal "WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation" on the subject of the Performing Arts. Articles addressing music (vocal and instrumental), dance and the theatre arts are welcome. Articles that provide an international perspective, either by the nature of the article or the affiliation of the authors, are particularly welcome. You are invited to submit feature length research articles or case studies, as appropriate.

Articles submitted by email by October 1st will be considered for this special issue. If you are unable to meet this deadline and still wish to contribute, please contact the Guest Editor at cguptill@uwo.ca.

For instructions to authors and sample copies of the journal, please visit the website at www.iospress.nl/html/10519815.php.

Christine Guptill
Guest editor, Special Issue on the Performing Arts
BMus, BSc, MS(OT), OT Reg. (Ont.)
PhD (cand), Rehabilitation Sciences
The University of Western Ontario
London, ON, Canada.

Comment from Kris Chesky: I was surprised to see that the CDC is calling for policies to ensure that "hearing protection devices are available to students, that students are instructed on their proper use, and that these devices are required in classes or activities where students are exposed to potentially unsafe noise levels, such as music classes and marching bands".

Based on the intensity data I've collected, the concerns about potentially unsafe levels in music classes are certainly justified. However, the statements about hearing protectors are unreasonable and uninformed. My recent study of hearing protector use among music students indicate that we cannot rely on these devices as the means to protect students from daily instructional activities. This study was recently accepted for publication in the International Journal of Audiology and will be available soon.

I've sent a note about the CDC statement to the Executive and Deputy Directors of NASM in my ongoing push for NASM to establish a mandatory standard for occupational health education in Schools of Music.

There are occupational health risks for musicians. A doctoral candidate at the University of North Texas is researching piano-related injuries. Eri Yoshimura said that research shows that a smaller keyboard can reduce injuries and stress on pianists with small hands. Kris Chesky tells of types of injuries related to the instrumentsplayed by performers.

PAMA member Bronwen Ackermann wins major grant to study occupational health and safety issues of orchestral musicians

The Australia Research Council with the Major Performing Arts Board of the Australia Council in collaboration with Sydney University and 8 of the major orchestras of Australia have dedicated over $2 million in cash and in-kind funding to addressing the occupational health and safety needs of orchestral musicians over a 5 year time frame. The commercial success of Australia’s 8 major professional orchestras is due to the outstanding standard of performance achieved by its musicians. This success comes at great cost, however, and musicians are vulnerable to playing-related disorders that can affect the musculoskeletal neurological, psychological and auditory systems.

This study involves the development and implementation of the first-ever national injury surveillance scheme of orchestras that will document exposure and health issues over a 5 year period. It will allow targeted studies to be developed that evaluate the effectiveness of injury management interventions for orchestral musicians. This will lead to the development of specific occupational health and safety policies and practices for orchestral musicians that will be designed to both prevent injuries and effectively manage injured musicians. This project will produce new knowledge about musician health, well-being and injury prevention and management.

We will establish musician-specific assessment protocols, practices and interventions leading to effective OHS policies, thus enabling global improvement in OHS in the music industry, preventing economic and personal loss from premature career termination due to injury, and assisting, through mentoring, the new generation of young orchestral musicians.

PAMA member Bronwen Ackermann, PhD (Physiotherapy) is the lead investigator on this project and will be responsible for the selection and training of physiotherapists in each state who will conduct the injury prevention and management programs. She will devise the musician musculoskeletal system examinations at baseline, the questionnaire evaluations and the treatment interventions. She will be involved in designing the injury surveillance system and is responsible for overseeing all elements of the study. She will supervise the conduct of these examinations and treatment programs in each of the eight orchestras with whom she has worked extensively in the past.

For details, contact: B.Ackermann@usyd.edu.au

	Performing Arts Medicine Archived News New York Conference on Performing Arts Medicine Download the conference brochure There are few opportunities for physicians to increase their knowledge and improve their ability to treat the unique needs of performing artists with medical problems. New York City in January will offer a multidisciplinary survey of medical issues in the performing artist, and PAMA president Clay Miller will participate. Sponsored by The Center for the Performing Artist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and The Methodist Center for Performing Arts Medicine, Houston, Texas, the course will include disorders of voice and breathing, musculoskeletal and neurological problems, management of hormonal issues and anxiety, and others. It is intended for all physicians who care for performing artists. The registration fee is $295. Intended primarily for physicians, the course offers continuing medical education credit. Details: Medicine in the Performing Arts Thursday, January 28, 2010 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Carnegie Hall, Rohatyn Room, New York, NY Course Director: Lucian Sulica, MD To register or more information: Jacqueline Demmin 646-962-5441 jdemmin@med.cornell.edu ISPS 2009 - International Symposium on Performance Science Performing Excellence 15 - 18 December 2009 University of Auckland The International Symposium of Performance Science (ISPS) aims to bring together artists and scientists, researchers and practitioners, and students and teachers for a lively exchange on performance and the skills which underpin it. The inaugural ISPS conference was held in Porto’s Casa da Música in 2007 and explored theories, methods, and applications of performance science specifically within the field of music. The published proceedings represent a broad range of applications and interests from across the field of music, as well as the natural, social, and applied sciences. ISPS 2009 will take place from 15-18 December at the National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries, The University of Auckland, New Zealand. ISPS 2009 will explore the theme Performing Excellence from interdisciplinary perspectives across the arts, as well as the natural, social, and applied sciences. Those whose primary interests lie outside of the arts, but whose work nonetheless offers implications for the performing arts and/or for performing artists, are also encouraged to attend. 2009 keynote speakers will include: Lord Robert Winston Professor of Science and Society, Imperial College London (UK) Deidre Anderson Chief Executive Officer, U@MQ, Macquarie University (Australia) Sylvie Fortin Director of Graduate Programs, Department of Dance, University of Québec, Montreal (Canada) K. Anders Ericsson Conradi Eminent Scholar and Professor of Psychology, Florida State University (USA) http://www.performancescience.org Download ISPS 2009 Brief Download ISPS 2009 Key Dates German Dance Call for Papers 2009 11th Symposium / Congress of Dance Medicine May 14 - 16, 2010 in Frankfurt/Main University of Music and Performing Arts We are looking for interesting contributions from the areas of basic dance medicine knowledge, clinical and practical dance medicine, dance physiology, research, dance instruction, as well as general dance-related themes. The goal of the congress ist to communicate the most up to date information for improving prevention, therapy, and training in dance. The 11th Congress has the titel, "The Point of Movement". The concentration will be on the joints and movement as well as the instructor's communication and application of dance medical knowledge in the practice of dance. We would be pleased if you can enrich the program of our congress with a presentation. There will be numerous different possible formats accepted as presentations: lectures of varying lengths, workshops, discussion panels or poster presentations. Please find the precise information and details on the contents and format of the abstracts we will be accepting in the accompanying call for abstracts. Please note: the Deadline for handing in the abstracts is September 1, 2009. Please feel free to contact us if you need further information. Sabine Tamm, Conference direktor TaMeD e.V. TanzMedizin Deutschland Tel. 06151 – 39 17 601 Fax: 06151 – 39 17 602 E-Mail: info@tamed.de www.tamed.de CALL FOR PAPERS - Forum on Instrumental and Vocal Teaching ISME World Conference Beijing, China DEADLINE: October 1, 2009 www.isme.org/2010/calls_presenters.html Follow the leads to "Forum Session/meeting" MEETING: August 1-6, 2010 19th ANNUAL MEETING of IADMS October 19-31, 2009 Special Interest Groups Day: November 1 The Hague, The Netherlands For complete information and schedules: iadms.org/conferences CALL FOR ARTICLES It is my pleasure to invite you to submit articles for a special issue of the journal "WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation" on the subject of the Performing Arts. Articles addressing music (vocal and instrumental), dance and the theatre arts are welcome. Articles that provide an international perspective, either by the nature of the article or the affiliation of the authors, are particularly welcome. You are invited to submit feature length research articles or case studies, as appropriate. Articles submitted by email by October 1st will be considered for this special issue. If you are unable to meet this deadline and still wish to contribute, please contact the Guest Editor at cguptill@uwo.ca. For instructions to authors and sample copies of the journal, please visit the website at www.iospress.nl/html/10519815.php. I look forward to receiving your submissions. Sincerely, Christine Guptill Guest editor, Special Issue on the Performing Arts BMus, BSc, MS(OT), OT Reg. (Ont.) PhD (cand), Rehabilitation Sciences The University of Western Ontario London, ON, Canada. CDC Recognizes Noise Induced Hearing Loss as an Important Health Topic CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) recognizes noise induced hearing loss as an important health topic. The CDC is instructing schools to help prevent noise-induced hearing loss by limiting exposure to excessive noise on school property, screening for existing noise induced hearing loss, and teaching students how to protect their hearing. Comment from Kris Chesky: I was surprised to see that the CDC is calling for policies to ensure that "hearing protection devices are available to students, that students are instructed on their proper use, and that these devices are required in classes or activities where students are exposed to potentially unsafe noise levels, such as music classes and marching bands". Based on the intensity data I've collected, the concerns about potentially unsafe levels in music classes are certainly justified. However, the statements about hearing protectors are unreasonable and uninformed. My recent study of hearing protector use among music students indicate that we cannot rely on these devices as the means to protect students from daily instructional activities. This study was recently accepted for publication in the International Journal of Audiology and will be available soon. I've sent a note about the CDC statement to the Executive and Deputy Directors of NASM in my ongoing push for NASM to establish a mandatory standard for occupational health education in Schools of Music. News Source: Center for Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/noise/index.htm Submitted by: Kris Chesky, PhD Injured From Tickling The Ivory There are occupational health risks for musicians. A doctoral candidate at the University of North Texas is researching piano-related injuries. Eri Yoshimura said that research shows that a smaller keyboard can reduce injuries and stress on pianists with small hands. Kris Chesky tells of types of injuries related to the instrumentsplayed by performers. Read the full story here. News Source: Amanda Salinas, The 33 News, Dallas, Texas May 20, 2009 Submitted by: Kris Chesky, PhD PAMA member Bronwen Ackermann wins major grant to study occupational health and safety issues of orchestral musicians The Australia Research Council with the Major Performing Arts Board of the Australia Council in collaboration with Sydney University and 8 of the major orchestras of Australia have dedicated over $2 million in cash and in-kind funding to addressing the occupational health and safety needs of orchestral musicians over a 5 year time frame. The commercial success of Australia’s 8 major professional orchestras is due to the outstanding standard of performance achieved by its musicians. This success comes at great cost, however, and musicians are vulnerable to playing-related disorders that can affect the musculoskeletal neurological, psychological and auditory systems. This study involves the development and implementation of the first-ever national injury surveillance scheme of orchestras that will document exposure and health issues over a 5 year period. It will allow targeted studies to be developed that evaluate the effectiveness of injury management interventions for orchestral musicians. This will lead to the development of specific occupational health and safety policies and practices for orchestral musicians that will be designed to both prevent injuries and effectively manage injured musicians. This project will produce new knowledge about musician health, well-being and injury prevention and management. We will establish musician-specific assessment protocols, practices and interventions leading to effective OHS policies, thus enabling global improvement in OHS in the music industry, preventing economic and personal loss from premature career termination due to injury, and assisting, through mentoring, the new generation of young orchestral musicians. PAMA member Bronwen Ackermann, PhD (Physiotherapy) is the lead investigator on this project and will be responsible for the selection and training of physiotherapists in each state who will conduct the injury prevention and management programs. She will devise the musician musculoskeletal system examinations at baseline, the questionnaire evaluations and the treatment interventions. She will be involved in designing the injury surveillance system and is responsible for overseeing all elements of the study. She will supervise the conduct of these examinations and treatment programs in each of the eight orchestras with whom she has worked extensively in the past. For details, contact: B.Ackermann@usyd.edu.au News articles come directly from our members. If you have any news related to performing arts medicine, please use this form to submit it for review. :: Back to Top ::
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