Professor Blum introduced the topic and aims of the meeting which were to emphasise the interdisciplinary exchange of experience regarding prevention, diagnostics and methods of treatment for the musician's hand. Although the hand cannot be separated from the rest of the body, spirit and soul, it is important to concentrate on the detail of the hand to assist in establishing new concepts in treatment and prevention of musician's injuries. We were extremely fortunate to enjoy two cello suites by J.S. Bach by Professor Berger from the Gutenberg University music department. This certainly set the focus for a music medicine conference.
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