Pianist’s cramp

Pianist’s cramp
A dystonia that affects the muscles of the hand and sometimes the forearm and only occurs when playing the piano (or another keyboard instrument such as the harpsichord). Similar focal dystonias have also been called writer’s cramp, typist’s cramp, musician’s cramp, and golfer’s cramp.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать реферат

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”