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A hypermobility study in ballet dancers.

P Klemp, J E Stevens, S Isaacs

    The Journal of Rheumatology
    |October 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Hypermobility, a joint flexibility condition, affects 9.5% of ballet dancers, particularly females. This condition increases injury risk in dancers, suggesting it

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Orthopedics
    • Dance Science

    Background:

    • Joint hypermobility is a common condition.
    • Ballet dancers require extreme flexibility.
    • The prevalence and impact of hypermobility in dancers are not fully understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of hypermobility in ballet dancers.
    • To investigate the relationship between hypermobility and factors like age and training duration.
    • To assess the association between hypermobility and injuries in ballet dancers.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of 377 ballet dancers was assessed for hypermobility using Beighton's mobility score.
    • Data on age, duration of dance training, and family history were collected.

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  • Injury rates in hypermobile dancers were compared to a control group.

    • Main Results:

    • 9.5% of ballet dancers exhibited hypermobility.
    • Female dancers were more likely to be hypermobile than males.
    • Hypermobility was associated with increased forward flexion, longer training duration, and age.
    • Hypermobile dancers had a significantly higher incidence of injuries compared to controls.
    • No cases of mitral valve prolapse were observed in the hypermobile group.

    Conclusions:

    • Hypermobility is prevalent in ballet dancers and may be acquired through training.
    • Hypermobility is a significant risk factor for injuries in this population.
    • Further research is warranted to explore management strategies for hypermobile dancers.