PEH Flashcards
An injury is tissue or organ damage due to mechanical trauma.
INJURY
The musculoskeletal structures commonly injured in a dancer are
muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and joints.
INJURY RISK FACTORS
Poor body alignment and technique
Excessive training duration and intensity
Hard dance floor
Poor shoe design
Muscle imbalance
The onset of the pain and other symptoms occur immediately after the impact.
ACUTE INJURY
§ Cause: Sudden movement of the trunk
§ Symptoms: Pain and stiffness in the low back
Back Strain
§ Cause: Twist the knee after a jump
§ Symptoms: Pain and weakness in the knee
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear (ACL)
§ Cause: Falls on an outstretched arm
§ Symptoms: Pain and deformity near the wrist
Forearm Fracture
§ Cause: Twists the foot when turning
§ Symptoms: Pain at the outer part of the foot
Dancer’s Fracture
The onset of pain and other symptoms occur at a gradual rate, which is usually worsened with activity or training.
CHRONIC INJURY
§ Cause: Twist the ankle after a jump
§ Symptoms: Pain at the outer part of the foot
Ankle Sprain
§ Cause: Excessive training
§ Symptoms: Pain near the heel in the morning
Achilles Tendinosis
§ Cause: Prolonged repetitive loading
§ Symptoms: Pain at the front of the leg
Stress Fracture
§ Cause: Muscle Imbalance
§ Symptoms: Pain at the side of the knee
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
§ Cause: Prolonged repetitive loading
§ Symptoms: Pain that worsens over time
Hip & Knee Osteoarthritis
§ Cause: Poor foot mechanics and hard dance floor
§ Symptoms: Pain at the sole
Plantar Fasciitis