[Trombone-l] (no subject)

[Jason Smith]

"Valsalva's maneuver occurs when one holds one's
breath and strains. Defecation or urination (many die
on the toilet seat), using the arm and upper trunk
muscles to move up in bed, or strains during coughing,
gagging or vomiting. The increased pressure, immediate
tachycardia, and reflex bradycardia can bring about
cardiac arrest in vulnerable heart patients." -Above
taken from a medical dictionary.

--- Phil Brink <basstrb3 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Friends, boners and countrymen:
> 
> I have discovered a problem with one of my most
> talented students. Found it 
> out today, in fact. He says [and his playing today
> gave evidence of this] 
> that he has a problem with the so-called Valsalva
> maneuver. I have heard of 
> this and I know that some fairly high-level players
> have suffered with this 
> and have sought to deal with it. What I need to know
> are some remedies or 
> coping strategies for Valsalva.
> 
> Huge thanks in advance for any experience, wisdom
> and/or advice.
> 
> Phil Brink 
> 
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