Musician's Maintenance Podcast

Cody Weisbach, PT, DPT

Advice and resources for musicians who care enough about their craft to make sure their body never limits their potential.

Episodes

  1. 06/20/2020

    Research Review: Exercise for professional orchestral musicians with a home DVD

    In this research review, we look at the third study in a series investigating a specific exercise program for professional orchestral musicians. In this study the authors look to see if they can make the program more accessible by delivering it in a DVD format instead of live live exercise classes.

    Research Review: Exercise for professional orchestral musicians with a home DVD

  2. 06/09/2020

    Research Review: Testing an exercise program for professional musicians

    In this Research Review, we look at a study that looks to test the effectiveness of an exercise program developed for professional musicians. I run through what the researchers did, the results of the study, and what I think it means for you as a musician.

    Research Review: Testing an exercise program for professional musicians

  3. 05/31/2020

    Why Musicians Should Consider Hanging for Neck, Shoulder and Arm Health

    Why Musicians Should Consider Hanging for Neck, Shoulder and Arm Health by Cody Weisbach, PT, DPT

    Why Musicians Should Consider Hanging for Neck, Shoulder and Arm Health

  4. 05/13/2020

    Research Reviews: A Specific Exercise Program for Professional Orchestral Musicians

    My review of the article "A Specific Exercise Program for Professional Orchestral Musicians" by Chan et al in 2013.

    Research Reviews: A Specific Exercise Program for Professional Orchestral Musicians

  5. 09/25/2019

    EP 004: Deliberate, Strategic Breaks

    There is a tension between getting as much as possible out of your practice time, but also making sure your body gets what it needs to avoid pain and injury. Here's some thoughts on how to manage that tension and improve performance in the process.

    EP 004: Deliberate, Strategic Breaks

  6. 09/16/2019

    EP 003: How to Warm-Up Like a Pro

    Learn why you may want to warm-up, what to avoid, and exactly what to do instead.

    EP 003: How to Warm-Up Like a Pro

  7. 09/08/2019

    EP 002: Water, Cups, and Musician's Health

    Learn how to break down the complex problem of musician’s health, wellness, injury prevention and the physical aspect of performing music with an analogy.

    EP 002: Water, Cups, and Musician's Health

  8. 08/31/2019

    EP 001: Prelude

    An introduction to how I think about musicians health and my story of how I became obsessed with it.

    EP 001: Prelude
  • 8 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

Advice and resources for musicians who care enough about their craft to make sure their body never limits their potential.

Information