Websites

by Steph Smith

A website dedicated to  the Valsalva Maneuver and its effect on brass players. 

#embouchure #recovery #education #injury # prevention #anatomy

Created by Timothy Smith, trombonist in the Buffalo Philharmonic, this website houses a collection of helpful resources from  his own journey with Bell's Palsy.

#recovery #anatomy #injury #prevention #medical

by Francesco Lo Surdo

A Facebook page with well-presented and highly educational posts on injury-related topics.  Brass Rehab is a collaboration between horn player, Francesco Lo Surdo and anatomist, Dr. Bronwen Ackermann.

#embouchure #recovery #education #injury # prevention #medical

by Lucinda Lewis

View portions of important texts, Broken Embouchures and Brass Rehabilitation.  You can reach out to Lucinda Lewis directly and order the complete books through this website.

#embouchure #recovery #education #injury #prevention #musician

by Austin Pancner

Devoted to musician's health and wellness, Austin Pancner holds several certifications in movement and health systems.   His website includes a blog and other suggested resources.

#embouchure #recovery #education #injury #prevention #fitness #musician

This charity organization offers support to musicians in a variety of areas: career development, mental health, physical well-being, and financial need.

 #recovery #injury #prevention #fitness #medical

By Institute for Brain Potential

Take a variety of courses online or in person to improve your health and well-being

#medical #wholebody #education

By Institut für Musikphysiologie und Musikermedizin

Read about the collaborative Real Time MRI in Brass-Players project by Dr. Eckart Altenmüller. 

#medical #embouchure #wholebody #research

by Jonathan Vieker

This blog chronicles Mr. Vieker's trumpet emobouchure injury and is a vast resource of good strategies for injured players.

#injury #recovery #musician #trumpet #prevention #horn

by Peter Iltis

"Cutting edge MRI technology provides a window to study career-ending movement disorders in brass players, as well a means of discovering new pedagogical strategies for teachers leading to healthy, sustainable performance."

#medical #research #education #musician #injury #prevention #recovery

by Kensley Behel

The Musician's Health Lab offers educational courses and individual coaching in musician's health.

#prevention #wholebody #recovery #education

by Dr. Cody Weishbach, PT, DPT

The focus of this physical therapy resource is on general mobility, range of motion, and strength as support for artistry.  There are a number of free resources available in addition to one-on-one coaching.

#prevention #movement #wholebody #fitness

by Angela Cordell Bilger

Discover stories of musicians' injuries and recovery.  This resource includes a variety of instrumentalists.

#injury #recovery #community

A growing organization created by young professional musicians to support and discuss the mental health challenges musicians encounter.  In addition to hosting regular online meetups and discussion groups, they are  in the process of creating educational tools for conservatory and university programs.

 #wholebody #mentalhealth

by National Institute of Health (USA)

This is a large collection of medical research articles hosted by the National Institute of Health.  It is easily searchable by terms like "embouchure", "musician", etc.

#embouchure #injury #research #medical

Founded by Francesco Leo seeks to connect and educate musicians with resources to treat and prevent performance-related injuries.  Particularly helpful are the Efficient Practice Template  and Practice Room Affirmations.

#injury #recovery #mentalhealth #practicing #wholebody

Created by Dr. Bronwen Ackermann, Sound Performer is a course in musician's health issues geared towards college musicians.  Video promo here. 

#wholebody #mentalhealth #anatomy #injury #prevention #medical #education

A virtual yoga studio with sessions every day of the week geared towards musician's and their bodies.

#prevention #movement #wholebody #fitness