Table 1: Data on the types of symptoms and problems experienced by instrumental musicians

Table 1: Data on the types of symptoms and problems experienced by instrumental musicians

Item #	Type of symptoms or problems		Tabla players (22) *	Sitar players (9) *	Harmonium players (8) *
			Number showing specified symptoms or problems
II	Significant pain	In the past	13	5	2
II	Significant pain	At present	8	3	4
III	Musculoskeletal problems, such as joint pain and swelling	In the past	12	5	3
III	Musculoskeletal problems, such as joint pain and swelling	At present	8	3	4
IV	Abnormal sensations (e.g. tingling, pins & needles )	In the past	5	4	1
IV	Abnormal sensations (e.g. tingling, pins & needles )	At present	5	3	3
V	Numbness or loss of sensations	In the past	5	2	1
V	Numbness or loss of sensations	At present	4	2	2
VI	Loss of strength or feeling of weakness	In the past	7	0	4
VI	Loss of strength or feeling of weakness	At present	5	0	1
VII	Lack of coordination or muscle control	In the past	6	0	0
VII	Lack of coordination or muscle control	At present	6	0	1
VIII	Muscle cramps /tightness	In the past	14	2	5
VIII	Muscle cramps /tightness	At present	10	2	3
IX	Impact on professional and personal life		16	4	4
X	Types of treatment received	Number that benefited from the specified treatment
	(i) Physical therapy		5	2	2
	(ii) Massage		7	2	4
	(iii) Medications		7	2	4
	(iv) Surgery		0	1	2

* The number in parentheses indicates the number among respondents who performed on the designated instrument

Note: This study was supported by a grant to BND from the Asian Studies Center, University of Pittsburgh. You may contact Prof. Balwant N. Dixit, University of Pittsburgh, 559 Salk Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15261 for comments and for additional information or if you would like to participate in this ongoing project. E-mail ID <bdixit@pitt.edu>