Medical Problems of Performing Artists is the first clinical medical journal devoted to the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of medical and psychological disorders related to the performing arts. Original peer-reviewed research papers cover topics including neurologic disorders, musculoskeletal conditions, voice and hearing disorders, anxieties, stress, substance abuse, disorders of aging, and other health issues related to actors, dancers, singers, musicians, and other performers.

Editor: Ralph A. Manchester, MD
Official journal of the Performing Arts Medical Association (PAMA)
and the Dutch Performing Arts Medicine Association (NVDMG).

Current Issue

Volume 23, Number 2
June 2008

Table of Contents: 45 Periodization for Performing Artists? [Editorial] Ralph A. Manchester 47 Effectiveness of an Educational Program in Health Promotion and Injury Prevention for Freshman Music Majors Rebecca Barton, Judy R. Feinberg 54 Health and Wellness Issues for Adult Band Musicians Debbie Rohwer 59 The Relationship Between Performance Anxiety and Flow Joann Marie Kirchner, Arvid J. Bloom, Paula Skutnick-Henley 66 Substance Use in Dance Sport Damir Sekulic, Radmila Kostic, Durdica Miletic 72 Occupational Performance Issues and Predictors of Dysfunction in College Instrumentalists Rebecca Barton, Clyde Killian, Morgan Bushee, Julia Callen, Teresa Cupp, Brandy Ochs, Michelle Sharp, Katie Tetrault 79 Shoulder Pain and Holding Position of the Violin: A Case Report [Case Reports] Anke Steinmetz, Wolfram Seidel, and Kay Niemier 82 Performing Arts Healthcare in Australia: A Personal View John Hadok 85 ABSTRACTS FROM THE LITERATURE [Abstracts] William J. Dawson 88 MEDICAL PROBLEMS OF MUSICIANS & DANCERS: 2008 Program Schedule