Hip impingement can be caused by many different factors from arthritis, labral tear, stress fracture, muscle strain, snapping hip syndrome, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, to piriformis syndrome. It is extremely common in dancers due to the imbalance between the amount of external rotation turn out they have compared to the amount of internal rotation turn in.
The placement of repetitive forces on the patella, like through performing jumps or plies without proper form puts a dancer at increased risk. When should you be concerned that the pain you are experiencing is something that you should get checked out by a healthcare professional? If you experience pain at night, pain at the start of your activity, pain that increases with activity or pain that causes compensations and changes in mechanics while dancing or in day-to-day life , you should check in with your physical therapist or physician.
In the meantime, try to stay healthy by staying hydrated, eating a well-balanced diet, avoiding overtraining, allowing for rest days, participating in proper cross-training, making sure you are wearing well-fitted shoes and listening to your body! Here are some common dance injuries, including the pain associated, how to prevent and how to treat them if it occurs: 1.
Ankle Sprains Ankle sprains are the most common traumatic or acute injury in dancers. Pain: acute onset with pain on the inside or outside of the ankle, swelling and bruising may be present in more severe cases Prevention: 4-way ankle exercises, hip strengthening Treatment: RICE, joint protection, early mobility, physical therapy PT is extremely important because the ligaments will never heal back to the pre-injury level. Therefore, strength and motor control must be improved in order to avoid re-injury.
Achilles Tendonitis Achilles tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendon in the back of the ankle that connects the prime mover for pointing to your foot. It can also be ceremonial or competitive. Dancing is a great way to be more active and offers a wide range of physical and mental benefits. However, the range of body movements, repetition and speed of movement can put you at risk of an injury, particularly if you are new and learning unfamiliar steps.
You can help reduce your risk of injury by being aware of some of these risk factors. You can reduce your risk of injury when dancing if you follow some simple guidelines. Some tips include:. This page has been produced in consultation with and approved by:. Engaging in an individual physical activity to benefit only yourself, away from family or community, may be seen as inappropriate or selfish.
Aerobics injuries are usually caused by trauma and overuse, but can be prevented by using the right techniques and equipment. Exercise can reduce some of the symptoms of arthritis, and improve joint mobility and strength. Exercise-induced asthma can be prevented with medication and by preparing for exercise and physical activity. Australian rules football is a physical contact sport that often results in injuries from tackling, kicking, running and constant competition for the ball.
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Dancing - preventing injury. Actions for this page Listen Print. Summary Read the full fact sheet. On this page. X-rays must be run to identify the break and diagnose the injury. This injury can be treated by immobilizing the foot and eliminating weight-bearing activities, so the patient should be using crutches or a wheelchair.
After a few weeks, the foot can be placed in a boot and weight can be applied. Typically, it will require about six weeks to heal completely. Dance activities can usually be resumed in about ten weeks. Among these specific injuries, stress fractures are also very common in dancers. The dancers are on their feet, bearing their own weight, for hours at a time every day. And during the repetitive movements of dance, the feet are constantly being moved in various ways, including up on toes, back down again.
This overuse causes repetitive impact on the foot and the weakening of bone, which results in a stress fracture. Symptoms will come on over days or weeks in the form of progressive pain after activity, tenderness and swelling, and even a limp.
A stress fracture must be diagnosed by an x-ray. Most stress fractures only require a few weeks of rest to heal. Although these injuries are common in dance, many other injuries can also occur in dancers.
Frequently these improve when given time to heal or with a small modification. If you think you might have an injury that is limiting your ability to participate in dance class, rehearsal or performance, seek out a physician with experience in assessing, diagnosing, and successfully treating injuries due to the sport-specific demands of dance.
Visit our Foot and Ankle specialty page for more information on these types of injuries.
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