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Dance-related concussion: a case series.

Cynthia J Stein¹, Susan A Kinney², Tara McCrystal³

¹Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention and in the Division of Sports Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston Massachusetts, 319 Longwood Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA. cynthia.stein@childrens.harvard.edu.

Journal of Dance Medicine & Science : Official Publication of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science

|May 22, 2014

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Dancers experience sport-related concussions, often from falls or partner work, leading to prolonged symptoms and impacting daily life. Further research is needed on concussion recognition and safe return-to-dance protocols for athletes.

Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Neurology
Dance Science

Background:

Sport-related concussion (SRC) is a growing area of research.
Limited literature exists on concussions specifically within the dance community.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the characteristics of concussions sustained by dancers.
To identify common injury mechanisms and symptom durations in this population.

Main Methods:

Retrospective chart review of 11 dancers diagnosed with concussion.
Data collected over a 5.5-year period at a teaching hospital.

Main Results:

Concussions occurred in various dance genres (ballet, modern, acro, hip hop, musical theater).
Mechanisms included stunting, partnering, falls, and direct head trauma.

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Symptom duration varied widely, with some lasting over two years.

Conclusions:

Dancers are susceptible to dance-related concussions with potentially severe and long-lasting effects.
There is a need for improved concussion awareness and tailored return-to-dance guidelines for dancers.