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Community-based Adapted Tango Dancing for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease and Older Adults
Published on: December 9, 2014
[Dance, art and top performance sport with specific injuries]
Boni Rietveld1, Albert van de Wiel
1MC Haaglanden, locatie Westeinde, Medisch Centrum voor Dansers en Musici, Den Haag, the Netherlands. MCDM@MCHaaglanden.nl
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|December 28, 2011
Summary
Professional dancers face high physical demands, similar to elite athletes. Understanding physical limitations and proper technique can prevent common dance injuries, particularly in the lower limbs.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Dance Science
- Biomechanics
Context:
- Professional theatre dance presents extreme physical demands.
- Injuries often stem from compensatory techniques for underlying physical limitations.
- Lower limb injuries, especially ankle and knee, are prevalent in dancers.
Purpose:
- To highlight the physical demands of professional dance.
- To identify common causes and locations of dance injuries.
- To emphasize the importance of specialized medical knowledge and dancer-centric care.
Summary:
- Dance injuries are frequently linked to faulty technique compensating for physical limitations.
- Medical professionals treating dancers require specific knowledge of dance techniques and respect for the dancer's passion.
- Preventive measures include understanding limitations and professional dance instruction.
Impact:
- Informed medical care can prevent many dance-related injuries.
- Minimizes the need for dancers to cease their careers due to injury.
- Advocates for scientific, prospective research in dance medicine.
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