Biomechanical Comparison of Pediatric Female Ballet Dancers With and Without Pain
Ashley Erdman,
Sophia Ulman,
Jessica Dabis
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND: Across all genres of dance, studies have reported musculoskeletal injury in 20-84% of dancers with 95% reporting a history of musculoskeletal pain. Compared to other dance styles, ballet dancers specifically are most affected by musculoskeletal injuries. The purpose of this study is to compare movement patterns and muscle activity in pediatric female pre-professional dancers with and without self- reported pain, using the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System pediatric numeric ra… Show more
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