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Generalized Joint Hypermobility and Anxiety Are Serious Risk Factors for Dysfunctioning in Dance Students: A One-Year
Janneke van Die-de Vries1,2,3, Jeanine Verbunt4,5, Stephan Ramaekers1,3
1School of Physiotherapie, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, 1105 BD Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Summary
Generalized Joint Hypermobility (GJH) combined with anxiety significantly increases disability risk in high-performing adolescents and young adults (HPAA). Anxiety, not GJH alone, appears to be the primary disabling factor, necessitating targeted screening and interventions.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation Science
Background:
- Young professional dancers face demanding careers.
- Generalized Joint Hypermobility (GJH) is often perceived as advantageous but can be disabling.
- High-performing adolescents and young adults (HPAA) may be particularly susceptible to anxiety-related disability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the longitudinal association between Generalized Joint Hypermobility (GJH) and anxiety in HPAA.
- To understand the impact of GJH and anxiety on disability and dropout rates over one year.
- To identify potential risk factors for work disability in this population.
Main Methods:
- A one-year follow-up study was conducted on HPAA.
- The presence of GJH and anxiety levels were assessed.
- Changes in fatigue and participation rates were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Anxiety remained stable in 52.3% of HPAA; GJH was present in 28.7%.
- Fatigue significantly increased in all HPAA over one year.
- HPAA with both GJH and anxiety had a significantly lower participation rate in the second assessment (55% dropout).
Conclusions:
- A significant association exists between GJH and anxiety in HPAA.
- Anxiety, particularly when co-occurring with GJH, plays a crucial role in disability.
- Screening for anxiety in HPAA with GJH is recommended for developing tailored interventions.
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