Article
Biophysics
Caroline Simpkins, Feng Yang
Summary: Ballet training can improve physical functions in older adults. This study compared the reactions of ballet dancers and non-dancers to repeated standing-slips. The results showed that ballet dancers have better control and adaptation abilities than non-dancers.
JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS
(2023)
Article
Biophysics
Caroline Simpkins, Jiyun Ahn, Sangwon Shin, Feng Yang
Summary: This study compares the reactions of ballet dancers and non-dancers to a slip and finds that ballet dancers demonstrate greater stability and utilize more effective recovery stepping and trunk movement strategies. These findings may provide preliminary evidence for applying ballet training to reduce balance losses and falls in individuals at a high risk of falling.
JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS
(2022)
Article
Biology
Joanna Gorwa, Robert Michnik, Katarzyna Nowakowska-Lipiec
Summary: The research aimed to evaluate footprint parameters in a group of professional ballet dancers and their correlation with lateralization, stabilometric parameters, pedobarographic parameters, and work environment conditions. Significant differences were observed between the groups in relation to stabilometric parameters, pressure distribution on the feet, and foot arch, indicating the latter is likely innate and unrelated to career duration or training volume.
Article
Orthopedics
Yash Singh, Matthew Pettit, Osama El-Hakeem, Rachel Elwood, Alan Norrish, Emmanuel Audenaert, Vikas Khanduja
Summary: The literature on hip injuries in ballet dancers was systematically reviewed. The analysis found that ballet dancers may have a higher prevalence of chondrolabral damage and degenerative disease in their hips. Unlike other sports, intra-articular lesions in the hip are more frequently found in the postero-superior region. Specific risk factors for hip injury in ballet dancers were also identified. Further research is needed to clarify the prevalence of osseous abnormalities and prevention strategies in dancers to delay the development of hip disease in this population.
KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Physiology
Juan A. Escobar-Alvarez, Pedro Jimenez-Reyes, Filipe A. Da Conceicao, Juan P. Fuentes-Garcia
Summary: This study examines the effects of plyometric training and combined training on jump height in professional ballet dancers. The results show that both types of training significantly improve countermovement jump (CMJ), squat jump (SJ), and saute height. The improvement in CMJ and SJ is strongly correlated with improvements in saute performance. These findings suggest that traditional training methods are effective in enhancing both specific and nonspecific ballet jumping ability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Susan Mayes, Peter Smith, Debbie Stuart, Adam Semciw, Jill Cook
Summary: The research found that elite ballet dancers did not negatively affect cartilage health over 5 years, with most cartilage defects not progressing. Cartilage defects were related to low femoral neck-shaft angles, and the impact of cartilage defects on dance participation and pain levels was minimal.
CLINICAL JOURNAL OF SPORT MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Orthopedics
Andrew J. Curley, Ian D. Engler, Michael P. McClincy, Craig S. Mauro
Summary: Hip and groin injuries are common in ballet dancers due to their early sport-specific training. The management of hip symptoms in this group requires consideration of ballet-specific factors. Common etiologies of hip pain in ballet dancers include femoroacetabular impingement syndrome, hip instability, and extra-articular snapping hip syndrome.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Pi-Yin Huang, Chia-Wei Lin, Amornthep Jankaew, Cheng-Feng Lin
Summary: This study investigated the incidence, location, and factors associated with lower extremity injury in collegiate ballet dancers. The use of pointe shoes and time spent in pointe shoes were found to increase the risk of injury, while additional strengthening exercises and the use of lower extremity accessories were found to be protective factors.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Meghan L. Critchley, Reed Ferber, Kati Pasanen, Sarah J. Kenny
Summary: The study highlights the high prevalence and incidence of injuries among pre-professional ballet dancers over five academic years, with the ankle being the most commonly injured site. It emphasizes the importance and persistence of injury issues in pre-professional ballet programs.
PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SPORT
(2022)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Carly Harrison, Mandy Ruddock-Hudson, Sue Mayes, Paul O'Halloran, Katia Ferrar, Scott Ruddock, Jill Cook
Summary: This study explores the experiences of professional ballet dancers using a wellness application and its applicability in the industry. The findings suggest that the application enhances dancers' self-awareness of wellness, particularly in psychological well-being. Dancers face difficulties in processing and acknowledging wellness scores, sometimes resorting to avoidance as a coping mechanism.
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN SPORT EXERCISE AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Biophysics
Adam M. Mattiussi, Joseph W. Shaw, Phil Price, Derrick D. Brown, Daniel D. Cohen, Jack Lineham, Charles R. Pedlar, Jamie Tallent, Alexandra C. Atack
Summary: The study investigated the reliability of ankle mechanics and vertical ground reaction forces during jump landings in turned-out and parallel foot positions in professional ballet dancers. 24 ballet dancers participated in two data collection sessions, performing countermovement jumps in each foot position. The results showed a range of reliability from poor to excellent for ankle mechanics and vGRF, with ankle excursion, peak ankle angle, and jump height demonstrating the highest reliability. Jump landings in a turned-out foot position had better within-session reliability. Most ankle mechanics showed adequate between-session reliability, but not within-session reliability.
JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marlena Skwiot, Zbigniew Sliwinski, Arkadiusz Zurawski, Grzegorz Sliwinski
Summary: The systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions in treating injuries in ballet dancers, finding positive effects on pain, ROM, and functional status. The study recommends improving the quality of future prospective studies to confirm the efficacy of physiotherapy in ballet dancers after injuries.
Article
Sport Sciences
Philip Nagy, Chris Brogden, Matt Greig
Summary: Ankle strength asymmetry was not significant in ballet dancers, but ipsilateral mode and velocity-specific asymmetries may have implications for injury risk and training needs.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Alexa J. Chandler, Harry P. Cintineo, David J. Sanders, Bridget A. McFadden, Michelle A. Arent, Robert Monaco, Shawn M. Arent
Summary: The study found high agreement between ultrasound and air displacement plethysmography in pre-professional ballet dancers, but ultrasound overestimated body fat percentage and fat mass and underestimated fat-free mass in females.
MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Shana Miskovsky, Pranav Khambete, Navid Faraji, Ethan R. Harlow, Jason Ina, Sunita Mengers, James Voos
Summary: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic talar bone marrow edema (BME) in professional ballet dancers and identify contributing factors. The results showed a high prevalence of asymptomatic talar BME (64%) in dancers, predominantly occurring in the posterior talus.
ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)