DANCE INJURIES Flashcards
INJURY Risk Factors (5)
- Poor body alignment and technique
- Excessive training duration and intensity
- Hard dance floor
- Poor shoe design
- Muscle imbalance
can lead to uncoordinated movements
poor body alignment and technique
requires moving the limbs in a controlled and precise manner
poor body alignment and technique
without proper rest and sufficient nutrition, the body is not able to rebuild the tissues
excessive training duration and technique
repetitive shock absorbed by the foot would eventually damage the foot or other parts of lower extremity
hard dance floor
a shoe that does not fit properly / has insufficient shock absorption will significantly contribute to injury risk
poor shoe design
uncoordinated muscle action because of uneven strength between muscle groups
muscle imbalance
Types of Dance-related injuries (2)
- Acute
- Chronic
occur when mechanical force absorbed by musculoskeletal structure is more than what it is accustomed to
Acute injuries
[classify] ankle sprain
Acute
[classify] dancer’s fracture
Acute
[classify] back strain
Acute
[classify] ACL tear
Acute
[classify] Forearm fracture
Acute
occur due to repetitive trauma
Chronic injuries