Performing Arts Medicine Resources

Performing Arts Medicine is a specialised field of healthcare that focuses on preventing, treating, and managing injuries and medical conditions specific to performers such as musicians, dancers, singers, and other artists. This discipline recognises the unique physical and psychological demands placed on performing artists, who often face repetitive strain injuries, musculoskeletal problems, and performance-related anxiety, requiring targeted medical care that understands both the medical and artistic aspects of their profession.

• Singapore Sports Medicine Centre (SSMC) offers comprehensive care for performing artists, including specialised physiotherapy services and targeted rehabilitation programmes. Their team conducts detailed biomechanical assessments specific to different performing arts disciplines while working closely with artistic directors and teachers.

• Changi General Hospital's Sports & Exercise Medicine Centre operates a dedicated Performing Arts Medicine clinic with medical professionals trained in both sports medicine and performing arts. They specialise in movement analysis and customised treatment plans designed specifically for performance-related injuries.

• The Musicians' Clinic at Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music focuses specifically on addressing the medical needs of musicians and music students. The clinic provides specialised care for performance-related injuries and offers preventive education, combining medical expertise with deep understanding of musicians' specific needs.