Flute 360 | Episode 1: Prevention of Performance-Related Injuries Through Exercise: An Interview with Dr. Susan Fain (29:42)

In this episode, Heidi talks with Dr. Susan Fain who holds multiple degrees: PT, DPT, OCS, and DMA. They discuss how to prevent music-related injuries through exercise.

Episode 1 – Main Points:

• Statistic on music-related injuries (1:07)
• Pianists, Violinists, and Flutists (2:33)
• Neck injuries (2:57)
• Flute position in the marching band (3:38)
• Concert and marching band positions (4:00)
• Stay in-shape, strong core, exercise routine (5:27)
• Strong shoulders (6:23)
• Strength training (6:43)
• Chunking when practicing (7:35)
• Practice in chunks (8:49)
• Stretch in opposite direction (9:01)
• Step away from electronics (10:05)
• Take regular breaks (10:54)
• Practice smart (11:12)
• Pomodoro Timer App (11:40)
• Numbness or tingling – visit doctor (13:20)
• Carpal tunnel braces (13:40)
• Let the area rest (13:58)
• Neck issues (14:32)
• Strength training through exercise (15:21)
• Rotator cuff (17:23)
• Exercise 1: YTW (17:51)
• YTW disclaimer (18:04)
• No equipment needed (19:05)
• Push-ups in different ways (19:35)
• Exercise 2: UEER with band (20:06)
• Muscles work in pairs (21:03)
• Body awareness (21:49)
• Use a mirror (22:13)
• Shift your weight (22:50)
• Summary (25:17)
• Susan Fain’s contact information (26:04)
• Additional resources (26:33)

Episode 1 – Resources Mentioned:

• Pomodoro Timer App
• Alexander Technique
• The Biology of Musical Performance and Performance-Related Injury by Alan Watson
• Playing Less Hurt: An Injury Prevention Guide for Musicians by Janet Horvath

Dr. Susan Fain’s E-mail: sdfain1@charter.net

Heidi Kay Begay’s Website: www.heidikaybegay.com

YTW pictures:

UEER pictures: