An increasing number of orchestras are taking it upon themselves to ensure the health of their musicians. They’re setting up a program called physio toolkit. The latest is the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic in the UK.

Dr. John Chong, one of the founders of the Performing Arts Medicine Association or PAMA, in Canada says musicians face a number of specialized ailments that doctors don’t always see. 

This comes just as HAAM The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians is celebrating its 20^th anniversary annual member event. They’re offering free health and wellness services and other perks.  It’s on June 17^th.