Lynda Griffith, Doctor of Physical Therapy, is a specialist in the biomechanics of orthopedic injury to musicians, dancers and athletes, player of accordion, concertina and bandoneon and certified instrument repair technician. 

She has written and illustrated a new book, “PLAYING WELL” which is a detailed reference for: Musicians, players, parents and teachers of accordion, concertina and bandoneon with regard to injury, injury prevention and performance, physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, massage therapists, chiropractors and other practitioners who treat injured musicians and would have academic or professional interest in knowing about players of accordion, concertina and bandoneon.

“PLAYING WELL” will give the player, teacher, parent and practitioner common ground to facilitate communication and understanding. Lynda said, “Members of a symphony orchestra, who are also physicians, mathematicians, physicists or engineers, sometimes blend their science and music interests. A similar coupling occurs in this unique book because I combine my knowledge of and expertise in playing, constructing and repairing instruments in the accordion family with my professional training and practice in orthopedic physical and manual therapy, clinical kinesiology and biomechanics, athletic training and exercise sciences.”

Lynda Griffith has 30 years experience in private practice as a physical therapist specializing in manual treatment and biomechanic analysis of orthopedic injuries to musicians, dancers and athletes. She currently has a private practice in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Lynda began her career as an Athletic Trainer, certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association and was certified as a strength and conditioning coach by the National Association of Speed and Explosion.

She has a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Simmons College in Boston, did post-graduate training in physical therapy at Childrens’ Hospital of Los Angeles and has a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology from the University of Washington. In addition she studied music with accordion as her primary instrument at University of Wisconsin-Superior. She is also a graduate of Accordion-Concertina Repair Technicians’ School in Superior WI.

Lynda launched the book at the ATG Festival last week. The book selling for $60 was well received and is now available online from the author. Contact her at: Lgaccord@hughes.net