Violinist - Assessment Findings
Follow-up from the Violinist players assessment video.
Objective Findings:
π Positive shoulder sign bilaterally.
π Positive crank and grind test bilaterally.
π Small joint OA.
π de Quervain's Stenosing Tenosynovitis.
π Negative phalanxes Test bilaterally
π Cubital Tunnel Syndrome.
π Dystonia in the little finger
π Increased upper Trapezius tension and atrophy of left upper Trapezius muscle.
This case demonstrates a multitude of problems that have arisen from years of playing the violin. I referred her to a colleague for spinal correction and alignment.
Treatment has included the following:
π CMCI OA orthoses
π Elbow extension splint for use at night
π Sensory program for Dystonia.
π kinesiology taping of upper Traps
π Postural re- education.
π Full body exercise program.
π Play- rest schedule
π Practice schedule adjustment.

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