A curated collection of writings and videos by Peabody and Johns Hopkins faculty experts and industry leaders in the field of performing arts medicine and wellness.
by Serap Bastepe-Gray, MD, MM, OT
Musicians are notorious about waiting too long to seek treatment for pain or discomfort. They tend to believe that – whatever it is – it will go away on its own. As “athletes of the small muscles,” they also suffer from something of a cultural bias against admitting injury.
by Serap Bastepe-Gray, MD, MM, OT
Instrumental musicians have more in common with athletes than many might imagine. Both spend hours of every day striving for improvement, practice sessions which strain both body and mind – sometimes to the point of injury.
Most musicians experience performance-related pain at some point in their careers. But for those in pain, what to do beyond taking an over the counter anti-inflammatory can seem daunting. In this video, Dr. Serap Bastepe-Gray talks with Dr. Ralph Manchester about his recommendations on what to do when pain appears.
Dr. Serap Bastepe-Gray talks with Dr. Ralph Manchester about the relationship between strength, force, and endurance in preventing performance injuries, the benefits of exercise for musicians, and a little known fact about Arnold Schwarzenegger learning to play the violin.
What can musicians do to reduce wear and tear on their bodies, maintain peak performance health, and prevent performance-related injuries? Dr. Ralph Manchester talks with Dr. Serap Bastepe-Gray about his recommendations for healthy music-making.