ArticleInternational journal of sports physical therapy2021
The Impact of Dance-Specific Neuromuscular Conditioning and Injury Prevention Training on Motor Control, Stability, Balance, Function and Injury in Professional Ballet Dancers: A Mixed-Methods Quasi-Experimental Study.
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- The Efficacy of Physical Fitness Training on Dance Injury: A Systematic Review.Sportverletzung Sportschaden : Organ der Gesellschaft fur Orthopadisch-Traumatologische Sportmedizin · 2024Pooled it
- Strength and conditioning in dance: A systematic review and meta-analysis.European journal of sport science · 2024Pooled it
- Effect of Conservative Interventions for Musculoskeletal Disorders in Preprofessional and Professional Dancers: A Systematic Review.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2023Pooled it
- The Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Diaphragm Thickness, Respiratory Muscle Strength, Balance, and Core Stability in Professional Dancers: A Randomized Controlled Trial.European journal of sport science · 2026Trial
- Digital Physiotherapeutic Ankle-Specific Training System for Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability Following Modified Brostrom Surgery: Noninferiority Randomized Controlled Trial at a Tertiary Grade A Trauma Center in China.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2025Trial
- The Effect of Eight-Week Functional Core Training on Core Stability in Young Rhythmic Gymnasts: A Randomized Clinical Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Trial
- Biomechanics and Injury Risk in Dance: A Bibliometric Analysis.Orthopedic reviews · 2026Article
- Effects of adding unstable-surface balance training to resistance training on balance and agility performance in male college ballet dancers.Frontiers in physiology · 2026Article
- Effects of Tabata High-Intensity Interval Training on Physiological and Psychological Outcomes in Contemporary Dancers and Sedentary Individuals: A Quasi-Experimental Pre-Post Study.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Article
- Influence of Training Load on the Risk of Injuries in Preprofessional Contemporary Dancers: A Scoping Review.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2025Review
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- Rehabilitation of a Professional Ballerina Post-Traumatic Fourth Toe Fracture: A Case Report.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2025Article
- Additional jump interval training as a form of warm-up on enhancing aerobic capacity, muscular strength, and power in female dancers: a cohort study.Frontiers in physiology · 2025Article
- Health Problems of Professional Ballet Dancers: an Analysis of 1627 Weekly Self-Reports on Injuries, Illnesses and Mental Health Problems During One Season.Sports medicine - open · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundProfessional ballet dancers suffer high injury rates and are less likely than other athletes to specifically train to improve muscular strength, coordination, agility, speed and motor control because of heavy training demands, aesthetic appearances and financial barriers. HYPOTHESIS/PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a supplemental conditioning program on professional and pre-professional contemporary ballet dancers. The authors hypothesized that those participating in a training program would reduce injury rate by improving their motor control, stability, balance and physical function. The authors aimed to observe the feasibility and qualitative phenomena related to a conditioning program from the dancer's perspective. STUDY
designA mixed-methods study; within subject quasi-experimental design and qualitative interviews.
methodsSix professional classical and contemporary ballet dancers completed the five-week conditioning and injury prevention training program. Non-parametric analysis of baseline, posttest and four-month follow-up physical performance measures, subjective outcomes, and qualitative follow-up interviews, were reported.
resultsSignificant post-test improvements included: The Dance Functional Outcome Survey (Z= -2.2,
conclusionCompleting a conditioning and prevention program for professional ballet dancers was related to improved function, balance, hop distance/stability and upper extremity stability. Dancers found the program beneficial, identified barriers to participation, and elucidated factors making the program feasible and successful. More research is necessary to determine the effect of such programs on injury incidence. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3b.
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