Dear Musician,
I am a physiotherapy student in The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. I am
doing a research to study the physical problems suffering by musicians,
pianist or violinist, etc.

It would be very appreciate if you could help me to fill in the following
questionnaire and reply to me. Your reply is very valuable to find out any
physical means to relieve the pain of musicians. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

(Please fill in words or mark the appropriate choice in the bracket.)

What musical instrument(s) are you playing?
(                    )

What is your gender?
M(  )    F(  )

How old are you?
(    )

How many years have you been playing the instrument(s)?
(    )

How many hours do you play in a week?
(    )

Have you ever suffered from any pain/discomfort over your neck or arm
after/when playing the instrument(s)?
Yes (  ) where is the pain/discomfort?--(               )
No  (  ).

What is the type of your discomfort?
(a)pain(  )     (b)pins and needles(  )         (c)sensory loss(  )
(d)stretching(  )  (e)others(  )______________

How frequent do you suffer from that discomfort?
(a)every time I play(  )
(b)1-3 times a week (  )
(c)4-7 times a week (  )
(d)few times a month(  )
(e)few times a year (  )

Did you seek any treatment?
Yes (  ) What kind of treatment?:(           )
No  (  ).

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
Please forward this to "rs404893@polyu.edu.hk" now.

Yours sincerely,
Eric Yeung
Physiotherapy student, Year 3,
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University