Dr. Lou N.B. Jacobs (See
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Use of The Violin Shoulder Cradle decreases nearly all head and neck
flexion needed to hold the violin in place on the shoulder.
This eliminates strain on the anterior musculature of the
neck. In addition, less rotation of the head is needed to
reach the neck. The Violin Shoulder Cradle creates a desirable
space between the chin and shoulder, eliminating the need to shrug
your shoulder toward your chin. This space also promotes
upright, comfortable and ergonomic posture. With no need to
strain your shoulder, crimp your neck, and hunch over to hold the
violin in place, there is more potential for mobility of your
shoulders, arms and hands while playing. All of these factors
combined decrease the risk of injury and allow for the violinist to
tolerate longer hours of practice and performance. Normally,
long hours of practice or performance coupled with poor posture
result in much greater risk of repetitive stress injury, and
fatigue.
.....They can play longer, stronger and with
more comfort and passion when using The Violin Shoulder
Cradle. Their length of comfortable practice time is a
testament of the efficacy of the ergonomic design in preventing
soreness and injury.
..... The violin Shoulder Cradle is the best
tool for serious Violinists in the prevention injury and fatigue, It
is my professional opinion that The Violin Shoulder Cradle is the
very best of Violin cradles and supports, and has enormous potential
to positively impact the health and performances of musicians of all
ages.
