For educators, students, and administrators, understanding and preventing hearing loss and repetitive stress injuries requires access to reliable information. The NFHS maintains this centralized hub of resources designed to educate and empower the music community.
Resources
Tools
Books and Guides
- Playing (Less) Hurt: An Injury Prevention Guide for Musicians, by Janet Horvath
- Coming Soon: Practice and Performance Guides from professional music associations
Expert Websites
Videos and Tutorials
- Coming Soon: Guided Warm-Up and Stretching Routines
- Coming Soon: Proper Ergonomic Technique for Instruments
Injury Risk Assessments
- Repetitive Strain Injury Risk Assessment
- Hearing Health Risk Assessment
Decibel Monitoring Apps
- example 1
- example 2
- example 3
- example 4
Support
The resources below are recommended healthcare providers who specialize in musicians’ health, including audiologists and physical therapists.