38 results match your criteria: "National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science[Affiliation]"
The Effects of 11+ Dance on Physiological Parameters in Adolescent Ballet Dancers: A Randomized Controlled Equivalence Trial.
J Dance Med Sci
November 2024
Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing, Institute of Sport, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall, UK.
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.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe efficacy of Pilates-based exercises on rectus abdominis engagement in comparison with the FITNESSGRAM in Collegiate dancers.
J Bodyw Mov Ther
October 2024
School of Sport, Health & Wellbeing, University of Wolverhampton, Gorway Road, Walsall, WS1 3BD, UK; University of Wolverhampton, National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science, Walsall, UK. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
The Efficacy of Physical Fitness Training on Dance Injury: A Systematic Review.
Sportverletz Sportschaden
August 2024
Institute of Human Sciences, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Article Synopsis
- - The study examines how physical fitness training affects dance performance and injury rates, reviewing 10 relevant studies out of 2,450 articles found across multiple databases, focusing primarily on professional and pre-professional dancers.
- - Most dancers in the reviewed studies were female, aged 11 to 27, with participant numbers ranging from 5 to 62; the studies showed varying levels of evidence quality and risk of bias.
- - After undergoing physical fitness training, 80% of the studies noted positive outcomes in reducing injuries and related pain metrics, suggesting that enhancing physical fitness may help lower injury rates in dancers, although the overall evidence remains limited due to methodology concerns.
Strength and conditioning in dance: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Eur J Sport Sci
June 2024
Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, UK.
Article Synopsis
- A systematic review was conducted to investigate the impact of strength and conditioning on physical abilities and aesthetic skills in dancers aged 16 and older, analyzing studies found in three key databases.
- The review included 36 studies and found that strength and conditioning significantly improved lower body power, upper and lower body strength, and flexibility in dancers, indicating that these interventions can enhance their overall fitness and dance performance.
- Future research should focus on sample size calculations and include dancers from specific genres and skill levels to better understand the effects of strength and conditioning on dance performance.
High time to enhance dancer welfare: a call to action to improve safeguarding and abuse prevention in dance.
BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med
May 2024
Restorative Physical Medicine, Novi, Michigan, USA.
Article Synopsis
- There is limited research on abuse in elite dance, but there are many reported instances of emotional, sexual, and physical abuse among dancers in the media and personal accounts.
- As more dancers share their experiences, the extent of the abuse within professional and preprofessional dance schools is becoming clearer.
- There is an urgent need for better safeguarding measures to prevent, identify, and report abuse, along with a call for research and policy to create safer environments in dance.
Relative energy deficiency in dance (RED-D): a consensus method approach to REDs in dance.
BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med
March 2024
National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science, Birmingham, UK.
Article Synopsis
- Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) is a serious condition that can negatively impact both health and performance, and the complexities of diagnosing and managing it are well-documented in research.
- Dance, similar to other sports, has unique physiological and psychological demands that increase the risk of REDs, especially when dancers engage in intense training and face societal pressures regarding body image.
- This study aimed to create dance-focused guidelines for identifying and managing REDs by using a comprehensive Delphi process involving experts and dancers, ultimately developing practical pathways to support clinicians in this area.
Injury incidence and severity in Chinese pre-professional dancers: A prospective weekly monitoring survey.
J Sci Med Sport
February 2024
School of Sport, University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom; National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science, United Kingdom. Electronic address: https://twitter.com/mattwyon.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the frequency and severity of injuries among full-time Chinese pre-professional dancers through a weekly online survey conducted from September 2020 to July 2021.
- A total of 450 dancers reported 1157 injuries, with a prevalence of 64.9% and an incidence rate of 5.51 injuries per 1000 hours of dancing; most injuries were classified as minor to moderate severity.
- Findings indicated that female dancers faced a higher risk and severity of injuries compared to males, and university dancers experienced more injuries than adolescents, although the latter group suffered more moderate to severe injuries.
Reliability, Variability and Minimal Detectable Change of the Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull in Adolescent Dancers.
J Dance Med Sci
March 2024
Institute of Human Sciences, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, UK.
Article Synopsis
- 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.
Spinal Counts, Impact, and Partnering Movements in Ballet, Modern, and Hip Hop dance: A YouTube Video Analysis Study.
J Dance Med Sci
December 2023
Institute of Human Sciences, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, UK.
Introduction: Dancers have self-reported a link between spinal extension movements and low back pain (LBP). Researchers have not reported the total number or frequency that spinal movements occur in ballet, modern, or hip-hop dance classes or performances. The purpose of this study was to report the number of spinal movements dancers are exposed to in different dance environments.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Effects of the 11+ Dance Neuromuscular Program on Jump Height and Lower Extremity Biomechanics in Female Adolescent Dancers: A Non-Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial.
J Dance Med Sci
September 2023
Institute of Human Sciences, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall, UK.
Article Synopsis
- - Neuromuscular warm-up programs like FIFA 11+ have effectively reduced injury risk in female athletes by improving knee biomechanics and overall movement control, particularly during jumps and landings.
- - A study on the 11+ Dance program showed that while both intervention and control groups improved their jump heights, the intervention group demonstrated better knee and hip mechanics during takeoff and landing.
- - The 11+ Dance program led to reduced peak knee extension moments and increased peak hip extension moments and flexion angles, indicating enhanced lower extremity biomechanics despite no significant differences in overall jump performance between groups.
Online Dance Injury Monitoring: The Efficacy of Weekly Reporting and Respondent Compliance Over a 30-Week Period.
J Dance Med Sci
June 2023
School of Sport, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall, UK.
Article Synopsis
- Previous injury recall methods in surveys often lead to inaccuracies and lack detail on injury causes, prompting the need for better tools.
- This study developed a remote weekly self-report tool to collect injury data from dance students over a period of 30 weeks.
- Results showed a 70.1% drop-out rate among participants, suggesting that improved reminder systems and teacher engagement could help increase response rates for future surveys.
Epidemiological Characteristics of Foot and Ankle Injuries in 2 Professional Ballet Companies: A 3-Season Cohort Study of 588 Medical Attention Injuries and 255 Time-Loss Injuries.
Orthop J Sports Med
February 2023
Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, UK.
Article Synopsis
- * This study examined the incidence, severity, and causes of injuries requiring medical attention and those causing at least 24 hours of dance-related inactivity in two ballet companies over three seasons.
- * Findings revealed higher injury rates in female dancers compared to males, with ankle injuries like impingement syndromes and sprains most frequently occurring due to jumps and specific dance movements.
Determining Pointe Readiness in Young Adolescent Female Dancers: A Systematic Review.
J Dance Med Sci
December 2022
School of Sport, University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom; National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science, United Kingdom;, Email:
Article Synopsis
- - The review focused on assessing screening tests to evaluate when young female dancers are ready to start training en pointe, which is a crucial part of ballet.
- - Research included eight studies that emphasized specific tests like topple, airplane, sauté, and relevé as better indicators of readiness than just age, and recommended a combined approach with strength, body maturation, and teacher assessment.
- - However, the studies had varying results regarding pointe-related injuries, and the overall conclusions were limited due to differences in methodological design.
The Efficacy of Physical Fitness Training on Dance Injury: A Systematic Review.
Int J Sports Med
February 2023
School of Sport, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Article Synopsis
- Higher levels of physical fitness are associated with better dance performance and fewer injuries, leading to a review of how fitness training impacts dance injury rates.
- A systematic search in various databases yielded 10 studies from 2450 articles, focusing on professional and pre-professional dancers, with sample sizes ranging from 5 to 62 participants, predominantly female, aged 11 to 27.
- After fitness training, 80% of the studies indicated significant improvements in injury rates and related factors, although the overall evidence is limited due to the quality of the study methodologies.
Neuromuscular Training in Pre-Professional Ballet Dancers: A Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial.
J Dance Med Sci
September 2022
Institute of Human Sciences, University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom; National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
Article Synopsis
- 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.
The Relationship of Year Group and Sex on Injury Incidence and Countermovement Jump in Adolescent Ballet Dancers: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.
J Dance Med Sci
September 2022
Institute of Human Sciences, University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom; National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
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.
Perceived Severity and Management of Low Back Pain in Adult Dancers in the United States.
J Dance Med Sci
September 2022
Institute of Human Sciences, University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom; National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science, United Kingdom.
Article Synopsis
- * In a survey of 289 dancers and teachers, 88.9% reported experiencing LBP in their lifetime, with many unable to perform daily activities and dancing due to severe pain.
- * Most dancers sought help from chiropractors, medical doctors, and physiotherapists, while a notable percentage (35%) did not pursue any medical care, suggesting a need for improved education and resources regarding dancer health.
Impact Attenuation and Deformation Characteristics of Dance Floors on Jump Kinematics.
Int J Sports Med
August 2022
Institute of Sport Science, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Article Synopsis
- Specialist dance floors were tested to see if they can reduce impact forces and lower limb injuries for dancers, with a focus on comparing various surfaces.
- Eighteen trained female dancers performed ballet jumps on four different floors, revealing significant differences in ankle range of motion and performance metrics, particularly on Floor A.
- Surprisingly, a foam-backed vinyl surface (Floor C) showed better shock absorption than the more deformable specialist floors (A and B), while none of the specialized options outperformed the standard vinyl-covered concrete (Floor D).
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Dance Injury During COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study From University Students in China.
Front Psychol
October 2021
School of Sport, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
Article Synopsis
- A study involving 2,086 full-time dance students in China revealed that injury prevalence dropped from 39.6% before the COVID-19 lockdown to 16.5% during the lockdown.
- Despite the drop in overall injuries, the severity of injuries increased, with moderate-to-severe injuries rising by 4.1% during the lockdown, while injuries to lower back, feet, and shoulders decreased.
- Factors such as fatigue and hours of sleep were linked to dance injuries; fatigue decreased and sleep increased during the lockdown, suggesting that improved rest may have contributed to the reduced injury rates.
Injury Incidence and Severity in Musical Theatre Dance Students: 5-year Prospective Study.
Int J Sports Med
December 2021
Institute of Human Sciences, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Article Synopsis
- The research focused on injuries in musical theatre dancers, an area less studied compared to ballet and modern dance.
- Over a 5-year period, data was collected from 198 pre-professional dancers, revealing 913 injuries, with most occurring in their first academic year.
- Injury rates were 1.46 per 1000 hours, showing a significant decrease over the years despite an increase in workload, and most injuries were due to overuse, with no notable differences related to sex.
Associations Between Static and Dynamic Field Balance Tests in Assessing Postural Stability of Female Undergraduate Dancers.
J Dance Med Sci
September 2021
National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science, and Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre and School of Performing Arts, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall, United Kingdom.
Article Synopsis
- Different balance tests have been used to assess dancers, but many of these tests are not specifically designed for dance, making their relevance uncertain.
- A study involving 83 female undergraduate dance students evaluated five balance tests, including the Star Excursion Balance Test and a dance-specific pirouette test.
- The results indicated that while some balance test measures showed strong correlations, others demonstrated weak to moderate relationships, suggesting that further research is needed to validate these tests for dancers.
Injury Occurrence in Break DanceAn Online Cross-Sectional Cohort Study of Breakers.
J Dance Med Sci
March 2021
Institute of Human Sciences, University of Wolverhampton, and National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
Breaking is the most physical of the hip- hop dance styles, but little research has examined the health and well-being of its participants. Using a cross-sectional recall design, a self-reported online health and well-being survey was open for a 5-month period (April 2017 to August 2017). Three hundred and twenty adult break dancers (16% professional, 65% student-recreational) with a minimum of 6-months experience completed the survey.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBilateral Differences in Dancers' Dynamic Postural Stability During Jump Landings.
J Dance Med Sci
November 2020
National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science, United Kingdom, and Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre and School of Performing Arts, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall, United Kingdom.
Although traditional dance training aims to train dancers' legs equally, the recognized practice of predominately starting and repeating exercises on one side more than the other has led to suggestions that technique classes may cause lateral bias. Such an imbalance could lead to a greater risk of injury; however, despite this potential risk, little is known about the effects of bilateral differences on dancers' postural stability during jump landings, a key dynamic action in dance. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the effects of possible bilateral differences on dynamic postural stability during single-leg landing using a time-to-stabilization protocol.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Relationship between Vitamin D Levels, Injury and Muscle Function in Adolescent Dancers.
Int J Sports Med
June 2020
Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Research, Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Anapolis, Brazil.
Article Synopsis
- Vitamin D levels (serum 25[OH]D3) were measured in 49 adolescent dancers to explore the relationship between Vitamin D, muscle function, and injury incidence.
- Results showed that dancers with normal Vitamin D levels experienced less muscle fatigue compared to those with insufficient levels, although other muscle function metrics were similar across both groups.
- Over half of the dancers reported injuries, with sprains and tendinopathies being the most common types, and injured participants demonstrated lower muscle strength at 60°/s peak torque.
Workload Intensity and Rest Periods in Professional Ballet: Connotations for Injury.
Int J Sports Med
June 2020
Institute of Human Sciences, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Fatigue and overwork have been cited as the main cause of injury with the dance profession. Previous research has shown a difference in workload between professional dancers of different rank, but the role of sex has not been examined. The purpose of this study was to determine workload intensity, rest, and sleep profiles of professional ballet dancers.
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