Stretching for musicians: a small study tests if mobility moves improve posture and balance

NCT ID NCT07632950

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a four-week program of gentle mobilization exercises could improve balance in orchestra musicians, who often stand or sit in awkward positions for long periods. Twenty-three musicians were split into groups that did the exercises once or twice a week. The researchers measured balance using a virtual reality system before, during, and after the program.

What this could mean

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Active substance
mobilization-based exercise program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward simple exercises to help musicians with balance issues.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early exploratory study with only 23 participants. Results may not apply to all musicians or other groups.

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Locations

  • Department of Physical Education and Sport Teaching, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Inonu University,, Malatya, Malatya 44280

    Malatya, Battalgazi, 0444, Turkey (Türkiye)

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