DCI introduces injury prevention program
Drum Corps International in conjunction with the Institute of Health and Human Performance (IHHP), is pleased to release a set of products which are specifically designed to enhance performance and reduce the risk of performance-related injuries for marching musicians.
The product set includes equipment and instructional materials that incorporate exercises and techniques utilized by the Cavaliers in a pilot program developed through the IHHP, designed for all marching musicians. Program users will learn proper warm-up techniques in addition to the importance of resetting muscles after workouts or rehearsals are completed, among other topics.
"With this program you're going to learn how to strengthen your body before your season begins. It'll also teach you how to warm up before you pick your instrument up, spin your flag or throw your rifle, in addition to resetting after the workout to bring your muscles back to where they were before you started rehearsal that day", said the Cavaliers' director, Jeff Fiedler.
"After having the corps work with this program, we've found that it can make you a stronger performer, and it can keep you in the game while others who haven't done this type of program may not be able to participate as much as they want to."
The Injury Prevention and Strength & Conditioning Program for Marching Musicians is available in the DCI online store for a limited time introductory price of $99.
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