A acção pedagógica na prevenção de lesões físicas resultantes da prática violinística

Abstract

This thesis aims to discuss potential problems of musculoskeletal injuries arising from practicing the violin and to demonstrate that good practise habits, in terms of correct posture and warming up before playing, can help to prevent such problems. After a brief review of the bibliography, the methodology for collecting data includes: the survey technique, using a closed questionnaire, and the tool of recorded interview, both subject to qualitative analysis. The first sample group contains students and teachers from the Escola Professional de Música de Viana do Castelo and the second sample group violinists from the Orquestra Sinfónica do Porto Casa da Música, of which the investigator belongs to both groups. The analysis demonstrates the need for investing time and thought in how teachers can help prevent musculoskeletal injuries in violin students, and also shows the need for orchestral musicians to be aware of the importance and possibility of preventing these types of injuries while executing their professional activities. As a result of this research and as a suggestions for future work, it is important to underline and further investigate the pedagogical role of the musicians in their teaching activity in terms of injury prevention.

Date of Award	14 Dec 2013
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Sofia Lourenço (Supervisor) & José Alexandre Reis (Co-Supervisor)