Following an injury, master cellist Patricia Fronda turns to science to help fellow artists

February 15, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

After obtaining an injury to her hand, cellist Patricia Fronda was inspired to advocate for greater awareness of injury in the performing arts. She has now redirected her efforts towards the field of occupational therapy and hopes to provide musicians with more specialized treatments.

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