Musician & Performance Injury Physiotherapy
Evidence-based physiotherapy for musicians, repetitive strain injuries, performance-related pain, and sustainable return to playing.
Musicians Often Adapt Around Tension Without Realizing It
understand repetitive loading and fine motor demands
identify movement patterns and compensations
improve posture, endurance, and recovery capacity
support comfortable, confident return to playing
Common Musician Injuries & Symptoms
Wrist & Forearm
tendon pain
repetitive strain injuries
thumb pain
nerve irritation
forearm overload
Neck & Shoulder
posture-related tension
thoracic outlet symptoms
upper back fatigue
scapular overload
jaw tension
Performance & Endurance
rehearsal fatigue
symptom flare-ups
prolonged practice discomfort
tension and guarding patterns
Musician Injuries Scan
What the scan evaluates:
posture and movement patterns specific to your body and its interactions with the musical instrument
asymmetries, stability, and movement efficiency
repetitive strain and areas of mechanical overload
instrument-specific physical demands and performance habits
identifies contributing factors to pain, fatigue, and recurring injuries
practical strategies for injury prevention and long-term performance support
Who I Work With
orchestral musicians (Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, local community orchestras)
singers and performing artists
adult and young learners (Vancouver Academy of Music)
university music students
electronic musicians and producers
dancers in ballet, jazz, modern, acro (Canada's National Ballet School)
music teachers and conductors
music therapists
Ready To Return To Playing More Comfortably?
If pain, tension, fatigue, or repetitive strain symptoms are affecting your performance or everyday life, a structured assessment can help guide recovery and sustainable return to playing.