DANCE INJURIES
Dance is based on a principle of proper body alignment and position leading to beautiful and graceful displays of both agility and strength.
However even the slightest alteration in alignment can prevent proper joint motion and lead to muscle tightness or injury. Dance rehabilitation involves specific control and movement training to re-establish appropriate dance lines.
When a dancer experiences pain, the automatic reaction is to alter alignment to avoid this pain. Left untreated this becomes normalised, leading to further injuries. Most dance injuries stem from an altered dance line. Injuries may also be caused by explosive movements, sudden deceleration and rapid changes in direction.


