PUBLICATIONS
Guitarists and Injuries: How Big of a Threat?
Though often ignored, guitarists are at risk for multiple injuries. The article provides detailed data on the incidence of injuries and shows why prevention is the best route for guitarists.
Building an Effective Right-Hand Guitar Technique Around Injury Prevention Methods
By exploring the literature available on right-hand injuries in guitarists, the article discusses traditional guitar techniques and provides solutions to known issues.
Left-Hand Injuries in Guitarists: Literature Review and Some Solutions
With the analysis of medical publications on left-hand injuries in guitarists the article discusses solutions with or without the instrument that can contribute to an injury free career.
Classical Guitarists and Posture: What Should We Teach?
This article explores the literature available on the issues of traditional classical guitar sitting position, and based on the evidence available, presents solutions that address common postural deficiencies in classical guitarists.
What to Expect from Common Injury Prevention Methods
The article advocates for and against common injury prevention strategies based on the medical evidence available.
The Reality of Injuries in a Musician's Career
Research paper on playing-related injuries in musicians. It provides an overview on how injuries can alter a musician's career and advocates for musician wellness becoming part of the music curricula.
A Prevenção de Lesões em Músicos e a Formação Musical: Proximidades e Distanciamentos
Research paper on injuries and psychological altercations in musicians,
and the importance of preforming arts medicine in the music curricula.
The Musician's Health in Focus: Multiple Perspectives
Published in Brazil 2015. Discusses playing related injuries, prevention and treatment. Essays from multiple authors in Portuguese and English.
Becoming a Healthier Guitarist: Understanding and Addressing Injuries
Published through the University of Missouri - Kansas City 2016 as a Dissertation for my Doctor of Musical Arts Degree. Topics include injuries and their prevention in classical guitarists.