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Dancer at the World Performing Arts Festival 2006
Photo © Waheed Khalid
Street entertainer (identity unknown).
Photo © Juliet
The conductor Jesko in performance.
Photo © Jana Hettler
Singer Tina Marsh in performance.
Photo © Michael Fuentes
Yumiko Fukuda dancing at the Prix de Lausanne international competition for young dancers.
Photo © Thierry Jayet
To arrange an appointment call 020 7404 8444
9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
We run free health-assessment clinics for full or part time professional and student performing artists and production crew in London, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Glasgow, Dublin, Birmingham, Cardiff, Cambridge, Portsmouth and Bath.
BAPAM can advise actors, dancers, musicians, stage crew, and other performing artists about problems including:
- pain affecting hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, back. 'RSI', overuse injuries in musicians, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, dance injuries, muscular tension, hypermobility, musculoskeletal problems caused by poor performance technique or posture
- voice loss or strain in singers and other professional voice users, hearing problems, tinnitus
- stage fright, depression, anxiety, drug or alcohol misuse or addiction
Sometimes performers have found or been given inaccurate or worrying information. Our doctors are experienced at assessing performing artists and can help with an accurate diagnosis and advice. You will be seen by a doctor used by BAPAM as a GP (General Physician), who will suggest what action you could take to improve, or manage, your situation. Sometimes the free initial assessment may be given by a specialist physiotherapist.
If you need further treatment, our doctor will advise you about appropriate practitioners, who may practise on the NHS or privately. Some private specialists offer treatment to BAPAM clients at reduced rates.
If you are advised to see a practitioner who charges a fee, we can give you information about sources of financial support. Full time music students may be eligible for the Musicians Benevolent Fund Student Health Scheme. We are not able to offer financial help ourselves.
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