Survey of Musculoskeletal Injuries among Female Bharatanatyam Dancers in the Udupi District of India.

Background: Bharatanatyam is an Indian classical dance form that is practiced globally. There is limited information about the prevalence of injuries in Bharatanatyam dancers.

Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries and specifics of dance training in female Bharatanatyam dancers in the Udupi district of India.