Common Dance Injuries

No matter what style of dance you perform, dancing requires a great deal of flexibility, strength and stamina. Hours of training, rehearsals and performances can be very demanding on a dancer’s body, especially lower body muscles and joints. Dance injuries are therefore not uncommon amongst dancers of all ages. Ankle sprains, lower back spasms and hip joint injuries are among some of the most common dance injuries. However, there is plenty that dancers can do to help prevent dance injuries during their practice and in day-to-day habits. Most Common Dance Injuries The demanding nature of dance means that dancers can experience injury to a number of different areas of their bodies. Some of the most common dance injuries, however, are typically in the lower body, including the back, hips, feet and ankles. Ankle sprains Ankle sprains are one of the most common acute dance injuries. Often occurring as a result of overstretching the ankle ligaments by extending the joint beyond its normal range of motion. Particularly severe ankle sprains, or those left untreated and without rest, can cause tears in the ligaments within the joint. Dancers with ankle sprains will experience pain on the inside and outside of their ankle, and in more severe cases, also experience swelling and visible bruising.

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