‘Absolute nightmare’: The physical toll endured by violinists

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The article highlights the high prevalence of playing-related musculoskeletal disorders among professional violinists, with Dr Cliffton Chan identified as a leading authority in the performing arts medicine. Associate Professor in Physiotherapy, Dr Chan has diagnosed and treated thousands of violinists over two decades. He reframes violinists as “upper limb endurance athletes,” emphasising the cumulative risk of repetitive load and poor ergonomics.