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I've recently been hired as a management and prevention specialist for professional dancers. I am a former dancer myself with a background in massage and athletic training. How can I help our dancers reduce their injuries?
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Most dance injuries affect the musculoskeletal system. Sprains, strains, tendon problems, and stress fractures in the back and legs from overuse are the most common. Most of the injuries are minor and do not require time off. Injuries are not always reported and/or treated.
The result is that many dancers suffer from more than one injury at a time. The rate of reinjury is also high. Identifying risk factors among your dancers may be the first step. Educating dancers about their personal risks and how to reduce them is important.
For example, practicing and/or performing for more than five hours a day and more than five days a week increases the risk of injury. Eating disorders, menstrual dysfunction among females, and dissatisfaction with work add extra risk.
Anyone with a history of previous injuries is also at increased risk for reinjury. Fatigue, dieting, stress, and tension are other risk factors that have been identified. Helping dancers find ways to care for themselves and cope with stress is important. Early intervention to avoid dancing through their injuries may help reduce the severity of injuries.
And there's also some evidence that reducing injuries helps build company morale. This can only help improve satisfaction and foster better coping mechanisms.
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