Ohio State Performing Arts Medicine
Since 2005, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Sports Medicine Performing Arts Medicine team has collaborated with numerous performing art groups to address the unique needs of the performing artist. Our performing arts medicine staff includes physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, nutritionists and psychologists. As a team, we work closely with the dancer, parents, artistic faculty, and staff to create an environment of health and wellness for the students.
Students are encouraged to take advantage of the many resources below, including the injury check sessions available in Weigel Hall.
Performing Arts Medicine Services in the School of Music for 2023–2024
The Performing Arts Medicine (PAM) clinic for instrumentalists and singers is open and free to all School of Music students, faculty and staff. Visit for injury checks, body work and consultation. Please note that this is not an illness clinic.
Wellness Clinic in the School of Music — Weigel Hall, room 106
Every other Wednesday from 9–11 a.m.
Feb. 7 • Feb. 21 • March 6 • March 20 • April 3 • April 17
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
- Visit osupam.setmore.com
- Click on School of Music
- Select an appointment time
Note that first-time users will need to create a new profile. Create profile will appear once you select a date and time, or click "Log in" in the upper right corner.
This service is private, and only you will see your appointment time. Once appointment times are filled, they will no longer be available for sign-up. If you are having difficulty finding an appointment time that works for you, please stop by 106 Weigel Hall. We will work to get you in for an appointment.
Please be respectful of others' time. If you cannot make your appointment, please email us or cancel your appointment (through your confirmation email) so that others can use the time if needed.
Manipulative Services
For alignment assessments and adjustments, the Performing Arts Medicine team recommends utilizing their Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), specifically Dr. Michael Jonesco and Dr. Larry Nolan. Both practice at the Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute.
Additional services at other locations
Injury Checks in the RPAC Sports Medicine Suite (B80)
Orthopedic Walk-in Clinic at Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute
- Walk in: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Location
- CABS lines: Buckeye Village and Med Center Express
- 614-293-2385
- Website
Principles of Music Wellness
What are some of the wellness needs experienced by musicians? View this PowerPoint presentation [pdf] for helpful information.
Principles
- Provide effective and comprehensive injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.
- Promote optimal levels of conditioning and overall health.
- Educate musician population in self-care strategies.
- Support healthy psychosocial and nutritional lifestyles.
Fundamentals for our Music Wellness Program
- Education for the musician including anatomy and kinesiology, movement dysfunction unique to musicians, common injuries and self-care strategies, common faults in biomechanics and posture, strategies to improve alignment, cross training, stress management, nutrition, and psychosocial issues.
- Medical services/rehabilitation and appropriate referral sources sensitive to the needs of the musician with guidance on participation and career longevity.
- Access to educational information, resources, research initiatives and inter-collegiate collaboration efforts.
- Education on current events in performing arts medicine that affects the musician’s health and well-being.
Wellness Links and Resources
Comprehensive Guide [pdf] with helpful links to academic, financial, health and other wellness resources.
The Student Wellness Center empowers students to strive for balance and wellness. Wellness is an active and ongoing process that allows individuals and the broader community to reach their full potential. Search a broad range of services.
Health and Wellness Resource Guide
A search engine to help you quickly search for the resource best fit for your need. Browse many health and wellness-related resources listed alphabetically below or use the search feature by selecting the specific criteria within the 10 Dimensions of Wellness; audience type; campus location; or by specific categories such as Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion or Emergency Response. While this guide is specifically designed to identify student services, many services on our campus are open to community members or have educational tools designed to assist Faculty and Staff in supporting the students with which they engage - at this time we do not have community or employee support services listed.
This guide is an educational tool designed to connect individuals to support resources; it is not a crisis response tool. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger to themselves or others, call 9–1–1 or head to the nearest emergency room.
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