A Specialized Physiotherapy and Performance Coaching Program for Drummers

This is not a drum course.

This is a 3-month coaching program designed to improve how your nervous system, body, and movement function when you play.

Built by a team combining physiotherapy, neurophysiology, and professional drum performance, this program helps you identify and correct the physical and neurological factors that directly affect your speed, control, endurance, and long-term sustainability.

This program is for drummers who want to

Play with less tension and more control
Improve endurance and efficiency behind the drum kit
Understand the root causes behind physical limitations
Prevent injuries and support long-term playing health
Build a sustainable physical foundation for their playing

Pilot Program Now Accepting 25 Drummers

Join the waitlist to receive early access and pilot pricing. No commitment required.

TRAIN LIKE A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE

Train Your Nervous System — Not Just Your Muscles

In elite sports, athletes don’t just train harder. They train their nervous system.

Drumming places similar demands on coordination, timing, endurance, and precision — yet most drummers have never been taught how to develop these systems properly.

This program applies performance principles used in elite sports, adapted specifically for drummers.

You are not just practicing more.

You are training your system more intelligently.

Sometimes the Limitation Is Not Your Technique — It’s Your Nervous System

Many drummers spend years practicing without understanding the root cause of their limitations.

You may practice for months or years and still feel stuck.

This does not necessarily mean you are practicing incorrectly.

The limitation may exist at a deeper level — within the nervous system, movement patterns, or structural organization of the body.

When the nervous system is overactive or poorly regulated, muscles cannot function efficiently. This creates unnecessary tension, reduced control, fatigue, and physical limitations that practice alone cannot solve.

This program helps identify and address those deeper causes.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

What Happens During the 3-Month Coaching Program

This is a guided coaching process — not a generic course.

Each phase focuses on identifying and resolving the specific physical and neurological factors affecting your playing.

The program includes:

Two live coaching sessions per month with the coaching team
A total of six live coaching sessions over three months
Personal video analysis and individual feedback during the first month
Weekly access to expert guidance and Q&A inside the private community

Month 1: Live Coaching Sessions — Personal Analysis and Root Cause Diagnosis

The program begins with a detailed personal analysis of your playing.

Each participant submits a private video of their drumming using simple recording guidelines. The video can be recorded with a phone camera. Professional equipment is not required.

You will also complete a short self-assessment form where you describe your own perceived challenges, limitations, or physical concerns.

Based on this, our team analyzes your playing from multiple perspectives, including:

Nervous system activation and tension patterns
Movement efficiency and coordination
Posture and structural alignment
Grip mechanics and hand function
Lower body movement and balance

You will receive personal feedback explaining:

What is happening in your playing
What may be causing your limitations
What can be improved and why

During this phase, all specialists are involved in the analysis process.

You will also have access to the private community where you can ask questions, share updates, and receive guidance from the coaching team throughout the program.

Month 2: Live Coaching Sessions — Nervous System Regulation and Movement Restoration

Once the root causes have been identified, the second phase focuses on restoring efficient function through nervous system regulation and targeted exercises.

This includes practical exercises designed to

Reduce unnecessary muscular tension
Improve nervous system regulation and relaxation
Restore efficient coordination patterns
Improve hand and foot mechanics
Improve structural support from the torso and spine

Key areas addressed include:

Hand function and grip mechanics from a neurological perspective
Lower body coordination, ankle mobility, and foot stability
Ribcage alignment and upper body support
Full-body nervous system regulation and relaxation

This phase is guided primarily by Tuomas Rauhala and physiotherapist Emil Forsbom.

Month 3: Live Coaching Sessions — Ergonomics, Breathing, and Sustainable Performance

The final phase focuses on optimizing your physical setup and long-term playing sustainability.

This includes

Drum kit ergonomic positioning
Sitting posture and pelvic alignment
Breathing mechanics and ribcage function
Structural support and efficient movement at the instrument
Prevention of long-term strain and overuse injuries

We also examine stick grip and hand mechanics, including

How grip position affects tension and control
How improper grip mechanics can contribute to injury
How to create efficient and sustainable hand function

During this phase, Kai Hahto joins the coaching sessions to provide additional insight and guidance on ergonomic setup and performance efficiency from the perspective of a professional touring drummer.

What This Coaching Specifically Addresses

This program focuses on the key physical and neurological systems that directly affect drumming performance

Nervous system regulation and relaxation
Hand and grip mechanics
Foot and lower limb mechanics
Ribcage alignment and upper body support
Pelvic alignment and sitting posture
Breathing mechanics and structural stability
Drum kit ergonomics and positioning

These systems form the foundation for efficient, sustainable performance.

Tuomas Rauhala

Drummer
Educator
Founder of Drum Routines

Tuomas is a professional drummer, educator, and coach known for his work across rock, metal, pop, and fusion, as well as his online platform Drum Routines and international drum camps.

After years of teaching and working with hundreds of drummers, one issue kept repeating: pain, tension, and injuries that traditional drum education simply doesn’t address.

His approach combines musical performance, efficient movement, and practical body awareness — helping drummers play with less strain and more freedom.

At DrumRoutines Physio, Tuomas bridges the gap between technique and rehabilitation, translating physiotherapy principles directly into real playing situations behind the kit.

Emil Forsbom

Physiotherapist, Neurophysiology and Performance Rehabilitation

Emil Forsbom is a physiotherapist specializing in nervous system regulation, rehabilitation, and performance-related physical conditions.

He has extensive clinical experience treating nerve-related upper limb disorders, including Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS), which can significantly affect hand function, coordination, and endurance in musicians and drummers.

His work focuses on identifying neurological and structural factors that contribute to excessive tension, inefficient movement, and performance limitations.

In this program, Emil helps drummers improve nervous system regulation, restore efficient movement patterns, and build a more sustainable physical foundation for long-term performance.

Kai Hahto

International Touring Drummer
Performance Longevity Mentor
Alexander Technique Practitioner

Kai is internationally known for his work with Nightwish, Wintersun, and other top metal and rock acts. Early career injuries forced him to rebuild his playing entirely — from posture to grip to movement — using ergonomic principles and the Alexander Technique.

Now, Kai shares his real-world insights into injury-free playing, sustainable performance, and endurance strategies. As a guest mentor in DrumRoutines Physio, he helps you understand how to play at your best without breaking your body.

WHY WE BUILT THIS PROGRAM

Built From Professional Expertise and Personal Experience

Our expertise is not based on theory alone.

Every member of this team has personally faced physical limitations, tension, pain, or performance-related challenges during their career.

We have had to study, experiment, and make critical changes in order to continue performing and developing.

These experiences led to important breakthroughs that changed how we understand movement, performance, and the nervous system.

This program exists to help you solve these problems faster — without spending years searching for answers on your own.

PERSONAL SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE

Coaching Takes Place Inside the Private Drum Routines Community

All coaching takes place inside the private Drum Routines Community — a dedicated members-only environment created specifically for this program.

Inside the community, you can

Participate in live coaching sessions
Ask questions and receive guidance from the coaching team
Follow feedback and analysis from other participants
Receive ongoing support throughout the full three-month program

You are guided throughout the entire process.

You are not left alone to figure things out.

Is this program suitable for all skill levels?

Do I need to have pain or physical problems to benefit from this program?

Will I receive personal feedback on my playing?

What if I cannot attend a live coaching session?

How is this different from regular drum lessons?

Our Commitment to Your Progress

Every drummer’s situation is unique, and lasting physical change takes time.

While we cannot promise that all problems will be fully resolved within three months, our goal is to help you understand the root causes behind your challenges and give you the tools and direction needed to improve.

For many drummers, the most important step is finally understanding why certain limitations exist — and what to do about them.

This program is designed to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of your own body.

We Are Now Selecting 25 Drummers for the First Drum Routines Physio Pilot Program

We are currently preparing the first 3-month Drum Routines Physio coaching cohort, limited to 25 participants.

At this stage, you are not committing to the program by signing up.

By joining the waitlist, you are simply reserving the opportunity to receive more information and early access when enrollment opens.

There is no obligation to join.

If you are interested in learning more and want the option to participate, you can register below to secure your place on the waitlist.

Pilot Program Pricing (Pilot Cohort Only)

The first pilot group will receive access at a reduced pilot rate.

199 € per month
3-month coaching program
Total pilot investment: 597 €

This pilot pricing will only be available for the first cohort.

Waitlist members will receive priority access before public enrollment opens.

Join the Waitlist

You will also receive early access to the pilot pricing.

Joining the waitlist does not commit you to anything.