The bassist's guide to injury management, prevention and better health
By: Randall Kertz
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Niles, Ill. : Randall Kertz
Language: eng
Number of pages: 88
Subjects: Musicians; Wounds and injuries; Bass guitar; Studies and exercises; Practicing (Music); Physiological aspects; Music; Performance; Prevention
Notes: Cover title.
Table of contents: title: Ch. 1. Pain ; Repetitive strain injury ; Stress; title: Ch. 2. Common conditions: Tendonitis ; Nerve impingement (pinched nerve) ; Muscle tightness ; Carpal tunnel sydrome ; Ulnar nerve, medial epicondylitis, cubital tunnel syndrome ; Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) ; Throacic outlet syndrome ; Trigger finger ; Blisters ; Bursitis ; Ganglion cyst ; Low back pain ; Rotator cuff tear ; Arthritis; title: Ch. 3. Technique: Electric ; Shoulder dtrap ; Posture ; Left hand ; Right hand ; Upright ; Prevention ; Warm-up; title: Ch. 4. Traveling tips for musicians and the men who carry their gear: Humping gear ; Proper lifting technique ; Preper rest ; Nutrition ; Exercise ; Yoga ; Meditation; title: Ch. 5. More prevention tips, pro tips, & exercises by some of the best in the business: Steve Bailey ; Chris Clemente ; Joey DeMaio ; David Ellefson ; Brad Opland ; Putter Smith ; Victor Wooten; title: Ch. 6. Defining treatment options: Acupressure ; Acupuncture ; Anti-inflammatories ; Auriculotherapy ; Chiropractic ; Corticosteroids ; Electrotherapy ; Heat, cold therapy ; Light therapy ; Massage ; Orthodics ; Splinting ; Stretching ; Trigger point therapy ; Ultrasound.