Injury Prevention for the Double Bassist

Randall Kertz is a chiropractic physician, acupuncturist, educator, author, and bassist in private practice in suburban Chicago, Il.. He treats many local, national, and international musicians of all playing styles in his office and on tour, and has lectured on the subject of musician’s injuries and health education worldwide. He has also been a tour manager and has performed many other roles in and around the music business for over twenty-five years. Randall attended the Bass Institute of Technology in 1989, worked in the business side of the music industry for the next several years in various capacities, and became a physician in 1999. His book, ‘The Bassist’s Guide to Injury Management, Prevention and Better Health’ was published in 2005, and will soon be available in 3 languages. He is currently working on designing the perfect bass strap, as well as being involved in other health education projects geared towards musicians.