Background Most published studies on injuries in the ballet dancer focus on the lower
extremity. The rigors of this activity require special training and care. By understanding …

Background: Ballet dancers have a high prevalence of injuries to the lower extremity. Many
studies have investigated the relationship between dance injury and risk factors. However …

Abstract BIO-BANDING IS THE PROCESS OF GROUPING ATHLETES ON THE BASIS OF
ATTRIBUTES ASSOCIATED WITH GROWTH AND MATURATION RATHER THAN …

Methods A prospective cohort study of 66 full-time pre-professional dancers was undertaken
over one full academic year (38 weeks), included 40 females (mean age 17.78 yrs, SD 1.18) …

Aim We investigated the extent and characteristics of injuries in contemporary dance
students. Methods During one academic year, 134 students of Bachelor dance and Bachelor …

The objective of this study was to provide an epidemiological review of the literature
concerning ballet injuries affecting pre-professional ballet dancers. The literature search …

Creativity and the Performing Artist: Behind the Mask synthesizes and integrates research in
the field of creativity and the performing arts. Within the performing arts there are multiple …

Objectives To examine risk factors for injury in pre-professional modern dancers. Design
With prospectively designed screening and injury surveillance, we evaluated four risk factors …

Background Dance is a physical pursuit that involves loading the spine through repetitive
dynamic movements and lifting tasks. As such, low back pain (LBP) and low back injury (LBI) …

Background Dance involves movements of complexity and physical intensity which result in
stress on the body. As a consequence, dancers are at risk of injury which can impact on their …