Performing Arts Medicine

Covering the full spectrum of treatment guidance for dance artists, circus artists, musicians, and more, this practical title by Dr. Lauren E. Elson expertly explores the intersection of sports medicine and performing arts medicine. Ideal for practicing and trainee physiatrists, physical and occupational therapists, and sports medicine physicians, it addresses a wide range of relevant topics including auditory symptoms in musicians; management of the dancer's foot and ankle, hip, and spine; return-to-dance or return-to-performance guidelines; and much more.

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Preface Section 1: Introduction to Performing Arts Medicine

1. Sport or Art? The Intersection of Sports Medicine and Performing Arts Medicine* *
2. Treating the Performing Artist: Special Considerations* *
3. Coordinating the Care Team for the Artist Section 2: Treatment of Musicians
4. Pathologies and Their Treatment in Musicians* *
5. Using Biofeedback and Awareness to Enhance Treatment of the Musician* *
6. Managing Auditory Symptoms in Musicians* *
7. Care of the Marching Musician Section 3: Treatment of Dance Artists
8. The Dancer's Foot and Ankle* *
9. Management of the Dancer's Hip* *
10. Management of the Dancer's Spine* *
11. Unique Considerations of the Adolescent Dancer* *
12. Role of Screening in the Professional Dance Company* *
13. Bone Health Issues of the Dancer* *
14. Cross-Training for the Dancer* *
15. Return-to-Dance Strategies and Guidelines for the Dancer* *
16. Management of Psychological Complications in the Dancer Section 4: Other Performing Artists
17. Treating the Vocalist* *