Common Injuries In Athletes/Dancers
The Most Common Injuries In Athletes/Dancers:
The most common injuries in athletes/dancers are in the feet and ankles. Also dancers suffer from lower back pain, hip and knee injuries. And experience sprains, strains, stress fractures, and tendon injuries.
8 Most Common Dance Injuries
Ankle Sprains
Shin Splints
Trigger Toe
Achilles Tendon
Snapping Hip
Cartilage Tear
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Dancers Fracture
What Are The Most Common Cause Of Injuries In Dancers
Since dancers use their joints and muscles so much/too much (overuse injuries).
What Are 5 Risk Factors For Dance Related Injuries
Previous history of injury, insufficient skills in coping with stress, low body mass index (BMI) and fat levels, risk movements and techniques, and over training. Having a previous injury increases the risk of subsequent injury for dancers.
How Do You Protect Your Joints When Dancing
Cross train to build strength and endurance in all parts of your body
Warming up properly
Practice with proper technique
Eat properly
Stay hydrated throughout the day
Author: Morgan Gustafson