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Ankle flexibility and injury patterns in dancers

E R Wiesler1, D M Hunter, D F Martin

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157-1070, USA.

The American Journal of Sports Medicine
|November 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Previous injuries and dance type significantly increase the risk of lower-extremity injuries in dancers. Dancers with prior leg injuries experienced more new injuries, highlighting a critical risk factor.

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Area of Science:

  • Dance Medicine
  • Sports Injury Epidemiology
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Lower-extremity injuries are prevalent in dancers, leading to significant training and performance disruptions.
  • Understanding risk factors is crucial for injury prevention strategies in dance populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors associated with lower-extremity injuries in ballet and modern dance students.
  • To investigate the relationship between initial physical assessments and subsequent injury incidence.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study tracked 148 dance students (101 ballet, 47 modern) over one academic year.
  • Data collected included ankle flexibility, sex, dance discipline, injury history, BMI, and training years.
  • Injuries requiring medical attention were recorded and analyzed.

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Main Results:

  • Previous lower-limb injuries were reported by 83 students, with ankle sprains being most common (28%).
  • Prior leg injuries correlated with reduced dorsiflexion and higher new injury rates.
  • Ballet dancers sustained more injuries (67%) than modern dancers; previous injury and dance discipline predicted increased injury risk.

Conclusions:

  • Previous injury history and dance discipline are significant predictors of lower-extremity injuries in dancers.
  • While certain flexibility measures differed between groups, they did not predict injury risk.
  • Targeted interventions for dancers with prior injuries and specific disciplines are warranted.