Unit 7: Knee Reading Response

Question 1

Question 1
5 / 5 pts
“Reliability and validity of goniometric turnout measurements compared with MRI and retro-reflective markers”

1. What basic dance alignment aesthetic is the author questioning in this article?

Answer 1

Katarina’s Response: The author questions the dance alignment aesthetic of how the mid patella, or center of the knee cap, should be aligned directly superior to the second toe during turn-out and parallel plie ballet positions.

Question 2

Question 2
5 / 5 pts
“Clippenger on ACL Tears”
2. What actions may contribute to ACL damage?

Answer 2

Katarina’s Response: Typical actions that may contribute to ACL damage are: deceleration, twisting, pivoting, and jumping.

Question 3

Question 3
5 / 5 pts
“Torsional syndromes about the knee joint in classical ballet”

3. How do the basic premises of this and the goniometric articles differ?

Answer 3

Katarina’s Response: The first author points out a study showing that each dancer is unique and questions the belief of alignment. In contrast, the second author supports the idea of proper alignment aesthetic in turnout and even uses the ideal 180-degree ‘normal’ dancer to compare dancers’ torsional ability.
Feedback-One analyzes tibial torsion based on achieving an “ideal” or “correct” aesthetic, or external appearance of 180-degree external rotation. The other discusses individual differences among people, and how to manage those differences––not based on an ideal foot positioning.