Prevalence and Contributing Factors of Neck, Trunk, and Upper Extremity Pain in Musicians from the Appalachian Region

Learning Objectives:

• By the end of this session, participants will be able to Describe the prevalence and distribution of neck, trunk, and upper extremity musculoskeletal pain among community-based musicians in the Appalachian region.
• By the end of this session, participants will be able to Examine the contributing factors associated with pain in this population, including rest breaks, occupational reliance on music, and functional outcomes.
• Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to Discuss implications for rehabilitation professionals in developing regionally tailored strategies for prevention, education, and ergonomic interventions to promote musicians’ long-term musculoskeletal health.