Healing the Artist
Performing
Arts Medicine Resources
Applying
lessons from the work of art.
This article speaks to how what has been learned through
performing arts medicine, can relate to health issues in the workplace at
large.
German
Association on Physiology of Music and Performing Arts Medicine
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Musikphysiologie und Musikermedizin)
"The Purpose
of the Association is the promotion of science, research and teaching in the
field of physiology and pathophysiology of performing music as well as
pathology and clinic of physical and psychological deseases of the musician.
This includes the improvement of preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic
measures. "
International
Arts Medicine Association
The International Arts-Medicine
Association is a non-profit organization formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
in 1985 by Richard A. Lippin, M.D., IAMA founding president and president
through 1995. The organization has about 300 members in 20 countries. The IAMA
purpose is to provide a forum for interdisciplinary, international
communication between arts and health professionals. Members include
clinicians, educators, researchers and artists who have an interest in one or
more of the many aspects of the relationships between arts and health.
The
International Foundation for Performing Arts Medicine
"The International Foundation for Performing Arts
Medicine (IFPAM) was formed to alleviate the burden of seeking grants for
Medical research from Performing Arts Medicine specialists, to support
programs in injury prevention as well as disseminate medical information to
artists. IFPAM publishes the only health newsletter, Performance Pulse,
written for artists, and a resource directory. The Foundation also conducts
injury prevention workshops and has become a central resource center providing
artists with immediate help by means of physician referrals and general health
related information."
Israeli
Association of Creative and Expressive Therapies
Site is in Hebrew
Médecine
des Arts
French-based resource with text in both French
and English. "Médecine des Arts has established various arts medicine
departments in different cities in France and other countries. The aim is to
develop research in the medico/scientific field with special emphasis on
artists' health problems, artistic practices, etc. making this information
available to artists, teachers and therapists." The site offers an index
of the Journal of the same name, books to order (mostly in French),
The
Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA)
An organization of physicians and other allied
professionals dedicated to improving the health care and
treatment of performing artists through education, research, and teaching. The
website offers an extensive collection of related links. 
Performing
Arts Medicine Association Journal
Only a table of contents is offered on this
website but it does give a taste of the resources and knowledge base which is
out there.
Resources of Special Value to Dancers
International
Association for Dance Medicine and Science
This is a service organization for members of
the health and dance communities. The organization sponsors conferences, a
journal, newsletter, and other activities.
The
American Anorexia/Bulimia Association, Inc.
The American Anorexia Bulimia
Association is a national, non-profit organization of concerned members of the
public and healthcare industry dedicated to the prevention and treatment of
eating disorders. Through education, advocacy and research, AABA serves as a
national authority on eating disorders and related concerns. AABA promotes
social attitudes that enhance healthy body image and works to overcome. This
page is not very large but a bibliography of publications is offered.
Dancing
Thru Pregnancy
A training program, based in
Stony Creek, CT. The organization offers classes for women in pregnancy, after
pregnancy, and in other key portions of their lives. The website offers a
number of resources for others browsing the internet.
Eating
Disorders in Ballet Dancers
This is a very large website, and is
well organized. Many topics are covered and useful information and
explanations are offered. The site goes well beyond the issues related
specifically to dancers.
Eating
Disorder Referral and Information Center
"We are dedicated to the prevention and
treatment of eating disorders. Edreferral.com provides information and
treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders. Our goal is to provide
assistance, in the form of information and resources, to those suffering with
eating disorders to get them started on the road to recovery and healthy
living." Site includes a nifty referral utility.
Internet
Mental Health Encyclopedia
This site offers articles on a wide
range of mental health issues including eating disorders.
Pilates®,
Inc.
Learn the history of the Pilates® Method of body conditioning
and its benefits. Locate a certified teacher or studio in your area, discover
the value of teacher certification, chat, or shop on-line.
Tamed
German dance medicine site
Safety
Issues for Artists
Arts,
Crafts, and Theater Safety
A Comprehensive
resource with specific information on hazards in the arts workplace.
Resources on The Arts and Aids
ArtAIDS
A
creative website commemorating and
celebrating the fight against AIDS. ArtAIDS is an evolving
project that showcases art work to celebrate and commemorate lives, individual
voices and creativity - touch on the continual impact of AIDS. Interesting
artwork and design but you'll need a powerful internet connection and
mega-monitor to experience it in it's fullest form.
For people on the stage and behind the scenes, in front of
the camera and behind the lens. It's for agents and announcers, carpenters and
clowns, actors and dancers, magicians and musicians, producers and free
agents, stage hands and singers. People in film and theatre, TV and radio,
music, dance and opera, and the full spectrum of other entertainment media
have always turned to The Actors' Fund when some personal or family crisis
threatens their well-being.
