Health Benefits
In 2013, we began our investigations and found that 60–70% of all professional violinists and violists suffer from issues with their skin, muscles, nerves, tendons, and skeleton. Our goal was to recognize musicians as super athletes and provide them with high-quality equipment that matches their level of professionalism, reducing their pain and the disabling impact of posture problems.
Our technology is based on electromyographic studies (muscle activity measurements during performance) and systematic motion video analysis conducted by the ETH Exercise Physiology Lab at the Department of Health Sciences in Zurich, Switzerland. With our innovations, we help musicians visibly reduce their pain and tension.
After only one year on the market, a full DOLFINOS version of a violin rest system was granted to a German music professional for orthopedic reasons. The patient was also provided with a balance bag to further increase physical relief. The German Arbeitsamt made its decision based on a medical assessment issued by a physician. This musician returned to regular work and has fully recovered.
Our commitment to improving musicians' well-being continues to drive us forward, ensuring that they can perform at their best with comfort and confidence.
Patrik Künzler, medical doctor and supervisor during the project, talks about the development of Dolfinos.