David Peirce

Since graduation in 1991, David’s diverse career has taken him around the world and landed him back in Brisbane. He spent 5 years as the Senior Physiotherapist at London Wasps Rugby Club and was part of the medical team for the Qld Reds Super Rugby 2011 title winning squad. Inspired by his wife Lisa Wilson (and now two daughters Keira & Georgie), recent years have seen a transition to extensive involvement in performing arts medicine. He is currently consulting Physiotherapist to the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, an adjunct lecturer at QCGU (the Con) and also had consultancy roles with Queensland Ballet, Expressions Dance Company, and musicals including Rock of Ages, Grease, Wicked and Mary Poppins.

 

It’s All Legato Until Your Arms Go Numb

Recent research into playing related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs) has highlighted inherent risks just playing a musical instrument. Science based protocols employed in sport minimise injury rates by recognising how to condition, prepare and recover from the activity. Music is slowly catching up and today we discuss recent research and what it should mean for today’s teacher and students.