Dance is a popular physical activity. Increased dance training has been associated with an
increased risk of injury. Given the established association between training load (TL) and …

This study aimed to investigate the associations between peak plantarflexion ankle joint
moments and vertical ground reaction forces (vGRF) during jump landings, and static ankle …

The aim was to determine the validity of an open-source algorithm for measuring jump
height and frequency in ballet using a wearable accelerometer. Nine professional ballet …

Dancers require many specific dance skills of a ballistic nature. The design of
supplementary training to improve the strength of the lower limbs and jump height is a …

Introduction Dance is a highly demanding physical pursuit coupled with pressure to conform
to aesthetic ideals. Assessment of health status and preventative health knowledge of pre …

The aims of the PhD were: to understand the training load demands experienced by
professional ballet dancers; to explore the relationship between training load and …

Introduction: Dance Medicine is a growing discipline, and healthcare for dancers requires
appreciating particularities of their artistic craft. Manual therapists (MTs) are often dancers' …

Background: Ballet, epitomized by iconic seasonal performances such as “The Nutcracker,”
combines artistic expression with considerable physical demands. This study investigated …

This study aimed to investigate the effect foot position on ankle joint mechanics and vertical
ground reaction forces (vGRF) across jump landings in professional ballet dancers. Twenty …

Introduction: Dancers have self-reported a link between spinal extension movements and
low back pain (LBP). Researchers have not reported the total number or frequency that …