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PUBLISHED: February 9, 2007, John Ericson
Today I posted an article on the IHS website, an “online exclusive,” “Median and Ulnar Neuropathies in University Brass Players.” The article is somewhat medical reading but in short relates to carpal tunnel syndrome and other related stresses. The observation I would add is as a horn teacher I have seen quite a few students [...]
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