Assessment of the presence of independent flexor digitorum superficialis function in the small fingers of professional string players: Is this an example of natural selection?

Autor:	G. A. C. Wheble, Y. Godwin, Christine Feig
Rok vydání:	2013
Předmět:	Adult Male education.field_of_study business.industry Movement Population Anatomy Middle Aged Hand musculoskeletal system Fingers Tendons body regions Young Adult Small finger Humans Medicine Female Surgery Selection Genetic business education Music Occupational Health
Zdroj:	Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume). 39:93-100
ISSN:	2043-6289 1753-1934
DOI:	10.1177/1753193412474151
Popis:	This study estimated the prevalence of independent flexor digitorum superficialis function in the small fingers of 90 violin and viola players. The hypothesis tested was that the independent digital movements required in this population would select out those with absent flexor digitorum superficialis function. Professional string players were tested clinically, using standard and modified tests, for flexor digitorum superficialis function. Two additional physical tests were applied: the gap and stretch tests. These tests assess ring finger movement once the small finger is placed and the instrument is held in the chin-hold position. A statistically significant reduction in the prevalence of absent flexor digitorum superficialis function was confirmed in the musicians compared with a control group and published meta-analysis. This suggests that independent flexor digitorum superficialis function is important for professional musicians playing at an elite level.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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