Preventing dance injuries : an interdisciplinary perspective /

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: National Dance Association
Other Authors: Solomon, Ruth (Editor), Minton, Sandra Cerny, 1943- (Editor), Solomon, John, 1936- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [Washington, D.C.] : National Dance Association, [1990?]
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Table of Contents:
  • Survey: Comparison of patterns of injury in ballet, modern, and aerobic dance / Marie Schafle, Ralph K. Requa, and James G. Garrick
  • Anatomy: Pronation as a predisposing factor in overuse injuries / Steven R. Kravitz. Some common foot and ankle injuries in dancers / Richard N. Norris. Knee problems in dancers / Carol C. Teitz. Biomechanical considerations in turnout / Karen Clippinger-Robertson. Spinal problems in the dancer / Elly Trepman, Arleen Walaszek, and Lyle J. Micheli. Stress fractures in dancers / Lyle J. Micheli and Ruth Solomon
  • Prevention: Physical screening of the dancer : general methodologies and procedures / Janice Gudde Plastino. Bartenieff fundamentals : early detection of potential dance injuries / Sandra Kay Lauffenburger. In search of more efficient dance training / Ruth Solomon. Strengthening and stretching the muscles of the ankle and tarsus to prevent common dance injuries / Sally Sevey Fitt. Biomechanical approach to aerobic dance injuries / Steven P. Baitch. Neuroanatomical and biomechanical basis of flexibility exercises in dance / Robert E. Stephens. Stress, performance, and dance injuries : suggestions for prevention and coping / Raymond W. Novaco
  • Practical concerns: Finding the right physician / Allan J. Ryan. Dance injuries, health insurance, and workers' compensation / Robin Chmelar.