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Problem Statement: According to a study conducted at the Murray State University in 2017, 13 marching percussionists (3 tenors, 6 snares, and 4 basses) were examined to see where they reported the most pain and discomfort in their bodies. Pain on tenor drums occur most when they are carrying their drums for around 5-7 hours a week, weighing around 28-41lbs (including a harness, which is 10lbs). On a scale of 1 to 10, tenor players reported an average of 8 on the scale of discomfort and pain on their lower backs.

Who: Marching Band Drummers

What: Snare & tenor drums

When: During rehearsals & events

Where: Lower-back, upper-back

How many: 12,782 and discovered that 28.1 percent who experience developing lower back pain and the 33.4 percent who experience occasional back pain showed an increase in more pain.