injury prevention in dance Flashcards
why is injury prevention in dance important
dancing is a top activity in female youth (esp adolescents)
most dance studios per capita in calgary
what are the different considerations for dance vs sport
different mechanisms
no contact injuries
aesthetic component (poor biomech because it looks better)
more hypermobility and leaner body type
how to track dance injuries
OSTRC
- participation, training volume, performance, other symptoms
why do we need dance exposure hours at an individual level
all in different pieces with different roles
what is the most effective injury definition in dance
all complaints
dancers often modify and continue (can’t use time loss)
what is fear and avoidance culture in dance
fear of reporting injury due to repercussions (take role away, lose spot in company, etc)
what is the importance of weekly prevalence in injury surveillance systems
can correlate with events at the studio
can show to team to combat rise in injuries
risk factors for dance related injury (1 year into study)
previous injury
increase in hours compared to previous week
risk factors for dance related injury (5 years into study)
poor lumbopelvic control, dynamic balance, and side to side differences
what risk factors have no association with injury
ankle and hip ROM
BMI
how to manage training load
avoid rapid changes, periods of very high load
maintain moderate to high training loads long term
what are the qualitative findings from dance injuries
normalisation of pain and injury
culture of silence - don’t tell anyone because you don’t want to stop
competitive environment undermines support
more unusual for people to sit out than to dance through their injuries
pain, injury and fatigue aren’t just physical
safe dancing environments are important
what are the take home messages about injury prevalence in dancers
high in pro dancers
underestimated by medical attention and time loss definitions
varies by style and genre
what are take home messages about injury as a whole in dance
multiple risk factors at play
high and variable training loads associated with injury risk
cultural norms contribute to a normalisation of pain and injury
