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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

  1. Ankle Sprains

  2. Shin Splints

  3. Trigger Toe

  4. Achilles Tendon

  5. Snapping Hip

  6. Cartilage Tear

  7. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome 

  8. 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

  1. Cross train to build strength and endurance in all parts of your body

  2. Warming up properly 

  3. Practice with proper technique

  4. Eat properly 

  5. Stay hydrated throughout the day

    Author: Morgan Gustafson