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MiOTA Fall Conference 2026
Welcome to MiOTA’s Fall Conference 2026!
Thursday October 1, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
A legitimate profession that serves the livelihood of over 62 million people nationally, the music performance field has been marred by cases of physical injury for over two decades with few solutions in sight. This is particularly true for music students due to their rigorous course of study. Although sufficient research has been conducted on injuries themselves – which are biopsychosocial in nature – limited discourse exists on the effectiveness of prevention education provided to music students and musicians in general. The purpose of this study is to measure perceived effectiveness of prevention materials developed with an occupational therapy lens. Utilizing a cross-sectional survey design, it is proposed that responses will point towards the usefulness – and therefore, effectiveness – of education that is holistic and accessible. Results will also analyze music students’ understanding of music injury prior to receiving prevention education to determine if earlier prevention efforts are necessary for ensuring the music population’s wellbeing. 
(From research proposal - research in progress)
Speakers
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Joan Rissman

Occupational Therapy Student, Eastern Michigan University
Joan Rissman is a Master of Occupational Therapy student at Eastern Michigan University. She graduated from Michigan State University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a Minor in Music. Hailing from the city of Clawson, Michigan, Joan's first encounter with occupational... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
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