Your body is part
of your instrument.

Conditioning and individual programming for musicians and artists who want to keep performing at their best and stay healthy doing it.

Musicians Artists

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The Research

Artistic work-related injuries are common. Most go unaddressed.

Musculoskeletal problems are widespread among musicians and artists at every level. Most are preventable with the right attention early on.

Up to 87%

of adult classical musicians report playing-related musculoskeletal disorders across reviewed studies

Zaza C. Playing-related musculoskeletal disorders in musicians: a systematic review of incidence and prevalence. CMAJ. 1998;158(8):1019–25.

~76%

of professional musicians have experienced a playing-related injury that affected their ability to perform

Fishbein M, et al. Medical problems among ICSOM musicians. Med Probl Perform Art. 1988;3(1):1–8.

Who I Work With

LBG Studio specializes in working with performing and illustrative artists.

Performing Musicians

Both professional and student musicians of all instruments looking to prevent playing-related injuries and improve career longevity.

Visual Artists

Artists who work extensively in static postures who want to address and prevent repetitive stress injuries and posture-related strain.

How It Works

I keep things practical and actionable. You will benefit if you can be consistent, even on your own.

01

We figure out what is going on

A thorough intake covering your symptoms, your practice habits, your setup, and your goals. I want to understand your specific situation.

02

We build a plan that fits your life

Small, achievable goals. Programs designed to actually get done because they fit into your existing schedule.

03

We reassess and adapt

We reassess and adapt so you are working toward a goal that makes sense for where you are.

Additional Care Offerings

In-office and virtual care

In-office · 1830 Sherman Ave Ste 204, Evanston, IL

Manual Therapy

Remedial Manual Therapy

Hands-on treatment including active release, musician and artist specific soft tissue work, PNF and assisted stretching, and joint mobilization to address the specific movement demands of your practice.

Imaging

Real-Time Ultrasound Imaging

Helpful in finding old injuries to guide exercise programming and help reduce risk of injury moving forward.

Treatment

Dry Needling

Supplemental dry needling treatment to release excess tension and promote recovery. Especially helpful for restrictions that develop from overuse patterns to set you up for success in your program.

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