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The occurence of musculoskeletal disorders and level of upper trunk postural stability measured by upper quarter Y-balance test in guitar players
Jeriová, Daniela ; Nováková, Tereza (advisor) ; Opatrná Novotná, Irena (referee)
Title: The occurence of musculoskeletal disorders and level of upper trunk postural stability measured by upper quarter Y-balance test in guitar players Objective: The thesis deals with arts medicine, health disorders and postural stability of guitar players. The aim of this diploma thesis is to determine prevalence of playing-related musculoskeletal disorers (PRMD) throught questionnaire and upper trunk postural stability level occuring in guitar players throught upper quarter Y-balance test (UQYBT). Methods: This experimental pilot study included 20 guitar player aged 18-25, playing the instrument 10-14 h per week at least. Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders was measured by modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Diosorders Questionnaire. Definition of musculoskeletal disorders was specified by Zaza's PRMD definition. Annual and weekly prevalence of PRMD was determined and its effect on daily activities. Upper trunk postural stability level was measured by upper quarter Y-balance test. Composite score was calculated from maximal distances reached in each direction for analysis. Descriptive statistics, Microsoft Excel program and statistics method Shapiro-Wilk test were used for data analysis. Results: Annual prevalence of PRMD was found in 90 % of guitar players. PRMD in guitar players upper trunk...

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