Aim: To explore the effects of participating in recreational dance on the physical health and
psychosocial outcomes of children and adolescents. Method: A systematic review of …

Teen motherhood is the prevalent childbearing pattern in most traditional populations. Yet
early motherhood is associated with negative biological and social outcomes in the …

In the present study, we tried to determine the association between joint ranges of motion,
anatomical anomalies, body structure, dance discipline, and injuries in young female …

The aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence and types of injuries in 1336
young, non-professional female dancers (age 8–16 years) who participated in a descriptive …

Objective To identify growth, maturation and biomechanical risk factors for overuse injury in
elite adolescent ballet dancers. Methods Maturation (Tanner scale), growth (foot length …

The objective of this study was to review the evidence for selected risk factors of lower
extremity overuse injuries in young elite female ballet dancers. An electronic search of key …

Context Most studies of injured dancers have been carried out on professional adult
dancers; data on young, nonprofessional injured dancers are sparse. Objective To identify …

Background Many young girls with generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) choose to
participate in dance because their bodies are suited for this activity. Scoliosis tends to occur …

Ballet dancers have on average a low bone mineral content (BMC), with elevated fracture-
risk, low body mass index (BMI) for age (body mass index, kg/m2), low energy intake, and …

Background Joint range of motion (ROM) refers to the extent of movement of the joint,
recorded using standard goniometers. Joint hypermobility (JHM) is a condition in which most …