Welcome to Hypermobile Musician, the resource exploring the intersection of all things hypermobility and music-making.
Hypermobility
Hypermobility, or the greater-than-average range of motion of the body’s joints, can present in different types. This increased range of motion can be a tremendous gift for musicians, and also, it needs to be thoughtfully managed to avoid injury or increased tension. If you are a hypermobile musician looking for support, a music teacher seeking ways to support hypermobile students, or a musician navigating injury, this resource is for you.
Discover the impact of hypermobility on the musician, lifestyle advice on pain management, safe movement and strengthening, as well as nutrition and sleep, and resources for further education and tools.
Learn about my personal journey with hypermobility as a professional performer and educator, and find out how to work with me through individual and group coaching to delve deeper into the correlation between hypermobility and playing instruments. Hypermobility can be a huge asset for musicians–let’s tap into its superpowers, while managing its challenges with awareness and intention.
Impact
Hypermobility has an inextricable
impact on the musician–the more you know about its physical and mental challenges and benefits, as well as how they directly relate to playing the instrument, the better.
Lifestyle
Pain Management
While strengthening, pacing, and other methods of bolstering will generally aid the hypermobile musician in managing potential challenges, pain flares are going to happen–learn how to develop a toolkit for pain management.
Strengthening/Movement
As a hypermobile musician, a strengthening and movement practice that is safe and conscious of how the body is used when playing the instrument is key to stabilizing loose joints and promoting faster recovery from injuries.
Nutrition & Sleep
Proper nutrition and sleep practices are essential for supporting those with hypermobility–learn about the importance of protein intake and stabilizing glucose, helpful supplementation, and mindful sleep hygiene.
Francesca dePasquale is a hypermobile human, professional violinist and educator, and creator of Hypermobile Musician. Her own work on strengthening and managing hypermobility combined with her knowledge of instrumental technique results in a strong understanding of the correlation between set-up and how the body relates to the instrument itself. She has been helping hypermobile musicians in her work as an educator for over a decade. Francesca is passionate about helping fellow musicians treasure the gifts of hypermobility while providing guidance on navigating its challenges.