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Thumb Hyperextension for Bass Players
October 8, 2018Everything You Wanted to Know About Thumb Hyperextension
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Lumbar Support and Back Health for Bass Players
August 13, 2018This month we discuss lumbar support and back health for bass players…
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Hand and Pain Patterns for Bass Players Explained
July 23, 2018This month we discuss hand and pain patterns bass players experience…
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Bursitis and the Bassist
June 18, 2018In this issue, we discuss shoulder bursitis, its effects on bass players, and how to manage...
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Bass Players, Here is How to Build Endurance Carefully
April 9, 2018Tips for building your bass playing endurance while avoiding injury.
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Shake It Out
February 12, 2018This month I want to discuss shaking out your hands after repetitive movement to avoid long term...
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Dr. Kertz on the David Ellefson Signature Strap – LIVE from Winter NAMM 2018
February 9, 2018LIVE From Winter NAMM 2018 – Bass Musician Magazine Checks Out Dr Randy Kertz’s take on...
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Watch Your Pinky
January 22, 2018This month I want to discuss proper plucking hand position and the hazards of hyper-extending your pinky!...
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Awareness and Injury Prevention for Bassists
December 18, 2017This month I want to discuss how being aware can help prevent unwanted injuries for Bass...
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Musician As Athlete?
November 12, 2017This month we review physical conditioning and avoiding injury as a musician.
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Best Posture for Bass Players
October 9, 2017This month we review the essentials of proper posture to avoid injury while playing bass.
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Get Some Relief – Instrument Set-Up and Injury Prevention for Bass Players
August 7, 2017This month we discuss the direct relationship between instrument set-up and injury prevention. SaveSave
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Bass Health – More Than 4… Looking at the Left Hand for 5 Strings and Up
July 10, 2017This month we discuss left-hand health tips for bassists who play extended range instruments.
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Bass Health – Left Hand Technique on the P-Bass
June 5, 2017In this issue, I discuss the best techniques to avoiding injury while playing a P-Bass.
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Bass Health – Left Hand Technique on the Jazz Bass
May 22, 2017This month we discuss correct left-hand technique while playing a Jazz Bass.