Abstract
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to assess physical performance and injury risk factors during an undergraduate dance program. The measures examined in this study were joint range of motion (JROM) and manual voluntary isokinetic contraction (MMT) of the hip and ankle, gait, and prevalence of pain and injury. The 30 female participants had been dancing for an average of 13 years. Fifty-two percent reported having had one or more injuries during their dance training years, and 85% reported experiencing pain in the legs or back. Asymmetry was found between the right and left legs during the JROM, MMT, and gait measures. Gait velocity, cadence, JROM, and MMT measures were at the lower end of the reported normal ranges. The results of this study provide evidence for recommending that undergraduate dance programs assess their students using a variety of measures to improve physical performance and reduce injury rates.
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