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    A study of performance-related injuries among BMus violin students in South Africa
    (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04) O'Neill, Jenna; Martens, Suzanne; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Department of Music
    ENGLISH ABSSTRACT: Musculoskeletal problems affect musicians internationally. When they occur as a result of playing an instrument, they are referred to as playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs). This study aims to examine the extent of PRMDs among Bachelor of Music (BMus) violinists in third and fourth year, as well as students who graduated in the year prior to the study. Fourteen violinists from various universities were given questionnaires. The first part of the questionnaire addresses issues regarding the prevalence and location of pain, severity, duration of symptoms, and treatment routes of PMRDs. The second part of the questionnaire enquires about the availability of resources by institutions and looks at the use of this information for prevention and help-seeking behaviour/ treatment. The findings showed that 100% of participants experienced a playing-related problem in the last 12 months. Only 64.3% of students reported their institution offering classes on performing-arts health, however, the attendance for the classes was also low, at 67%, even though the majority of students stated that performing-arts health courses were "very important". The thesis is concluded with recommendations for institutions, learners, and teachers to try and reduce the rate and effect of PMRDs.