Medical Problems of Performing Artists

Aims & Scope

Medical Problems of Performing Artists is the first clinical medical journal devoted to the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of medical and psychological disorders related to the performing arts.

Original peer-reviewed research papers cover topics including neurologic disorders, musculoskeletal conditions, voice and hearing disorders, anxieties, stress, substance abuse, and other health issues related to actors, dancers, singers, musicians, and other performers.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.339

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	43

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	0.90

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15441

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	88

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Musculoskeletal Pain and Injury in Professional Orchestral Musicians in Australia

  Citation: 135

  Authors: Bronwen, Tim, Dianna T

• Focal Dystonia in Musicians: Phenomenology, Pathophysiology, Triggering Factors, and Treatment

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Eckart, Hans-Christian

• Determinants of Injuries in Young Dancers

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Anthony C, Susan A, Pierre A, Jessica, Michael, Lyle J

• Predictors of Pain and Other Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Professional Instrumental Musicians: Elucidating Specific Effects

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Janet, Sandra

• Lifetime Prevalence of Upper-body Musculoskeletal Problems in a Professional-level Symphony Orchestra: Age, Gender, and Instrument-specific Results

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Antonio M, William F

• Health Promotion and Prevention in Higher Music Education: Results of a Longitudinal Study

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Mark F, Edgar, Claudia

• Health Conditions, Attitudes Toward Study, and Attitudes Toward Health at the Beginning of University Study: Music Students in Comparison with Other Student Populations

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Claudia, Sandra, Andreas

• Pain Prevalence in Instrumental Musicians: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Anabela G, Filipa MB, Vera

• Health Promotion in Schools of Music: Initial Recommendations for Schools of Music

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Kris S, William J, Ralph

• History of Playing-related Pain in 330 University Freshman Music Students

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Alice G

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