Objectives/hypothesis: The purpose of this research was to study the associations of postural activities and knowledge of the voice of opera singers, recognized in the literature for the specificity of their posture. Additionally, the link between vocal pathologies and body pains on one hand, and posture control on the other hand was investigated.
Methods: A questionnaire including 90 questions was distributed to singers in France and overseas during 6 months.
Background: Singers are unique musicians because they use their whole body as a musical instrument. Posture and proprioception are key components for a robust and healthy voice.
Objective: This study aimed to analyze the postural control of lyric singers in different sensorimotor conditions.