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  "abstract": "Introduction: Wind instrumentalists are exposed to specific mechanical, respiratory, and orofacial constraints that can lead to playing-related physical problems (PRPPs). However, very few studies have focused on this population, limiting the understanding of their specific context and the development of appropriate prevention strategies. Objective: To determine the prevalence, nature and location of PRPP among wind instrumentalists. The secondary objective was to assess the associations between the presence of these problems and warm-up habits, physical activity level and health-related knowledge. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted using an online questionnaire distributed between December 2023 and February 2024. The questionnaire covered sociodemographic data, instrumental practice, presence and location of PRPP, warm-up habits, physical activity level, and anatomical and physiological knowledge. Results: Among 96 participants, 65% reported at least one PRPP, mainly located in the upper body and orofacial region. Instrument-specific patterns were identified, with more labial issues in brass players and greater orofacial fatigue in reed players. No significant association was found between PRPP occurrence and warm-up habits or physical activity level (p > 0.05). The mean score for anatomical and physiological knowledge was generally low, despite often high self-reported confidence. Discussion and conclusion: These findings highlight a high prevalence of PRPPs among wind instrumentalists in a context where health-related knowledge and good practice are frequently limited. This underscores the importance of developing targeted primary prevention programs.",
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      "name": "Julie Hervé-Colas"
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    {
      "name": "Claudio Agueci"
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    {
      "name": "François Tharin"
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    {
      "name": "Anne-Violette Bruyneel"
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  "doi": "10.55498/mainslibres.2026.02.3.212",
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  "published": "2026-09-15",
  "publisher": "Association de la Revue romande de physiothérapie",
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  "title": "Prevalence and Characterization of Physical Disorders That Impede Music-Making Among Wind Instrument Players: An Observational Study",
  "title_text": "Prevalence and Characterization of Physical Disorders That Impede Music-Making Among Wind Instrument Players: An Observational Study",
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