Publications by authors named "Shaun M Galloway"
The use of neuromuscular interventions in sports induce meaningful motor performance in strength, sprint and power. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the "11+ Dance" exercise program versus normal training (control) on possible adaptations in power, lower-body strength, and inter-limb asymmetry in adolescent ballet dancers. Prospective randomized controlled trial.
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- The study highlights the significance of muscular strength in adolescents, particularly for young dancers, where its assessment is often overlooked despite its potential health benefits.
- Evaluating the isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) demonstrates excellent reliability for measuring strength, with both within-session and between-session reliability scores indicating strong consistency.
- Results suggest that while peak force data can be reliably obtained, performance differences between sessions may be influenced by factors like time of day or the dancer's wakefulness, emphasizing the IMTP's value as a strength assessment tool.
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- Ballet dancers are at a high risk for injuries, and research shows that tailored interventions can significantly reduce these risks in sports, but there is limited research in dance injury prevention.
- The study tested the feasibility of a neuromuscular training program, called 11+ Dance, with 22 pre-professional ballet dancers over 10 weeks, focusing on adherence, fidelity, and practicality.
- Results showed low adherence to the program (38%), with many participants reporting soreness and concerns about muscle growth, indicating a need for changes to improve the protocol for future studies.
Pre-professional ballet training involves long training hours from an early age that could influence young dancers' physical performance and injury incidence. This cross-sectional analysis investigated the relationship of year group and sex with countermovement jump and injury incidence (primary outcome) in adolescent ballet dancers at a pre-professional dance school.
Method: Countermovement jump (CMJ) height was recorded at the start of the academic year for 179 participants (M = 68, F = 111) spread across eight year-groups.