Across dance genres, the rigors of training and performing can take a toll on a dancer’s mind and body, leading to injuries. Dance Injuries: Reducing Risk and Maximizing Performance With HKPropel Access presents a holistic wellness model and in-depth coverage of how to reduce the risk of injury in dance and how to care for injuries properly when they do occur. Written by an international team of experts in the dance medicine and science field, including physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, researchers, and dance educators, Dance Injuries provides an overview of common dance injuries across a wide variety of dance styles. From their extensive work with dancers, the authors provide valuable insight into minimizing dance injuries to maximize dancer longevity. The text offers practical ways to reduce the risk of dance injuries. Conditioning, flexibility training, nutrition, hydration, recovery, and rest are addressed. Additionally, a chapter on holistic wellness helps dancers apply a wellness mindset to their training and performance. Dance Injuries is richly illustrated with nearly 200 full-color illustrations and 150 photos to help dancers connect with the essential information the book offers. Armed with the understanding gained from the book’s medical diagrams, dancers will be motivated to adopt habits to reduce the likelihood of an injury. To further augment learning, the text presents strategies for accessing and interpreting scientific research on dance injuries; approaches to working with various health care professionals when an injury occurs; recurring special elements, sidebars, key terms, and discussion questions; and resources offered online through HKPropel, including application activities, supplemental information, and coverage of niche topics connected to chapter content. Six appendixes add to the wealth of content presented in the chapters. These provide information on international mental health resources, psychological safety in dance, screening for dancer health, disability dance and integrated dance, considerations for professional dance, and artistry and athletics. Dance Injuries includes vital information to properly train dancers technically, physically, mentally to reduce dancers’ risk of injury and allow them to perform their best in dance classes, rehearsals, and performances. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.

Table of Contents:
Foreword Ruth Solomon, Professor Emerita John Solomon, PhD Preface Jeffrey A. Russell, PhD, ATC Part I. Setting the Stage for Reducing Injuries Chapter 1. Introduction to Injury Risk Reduction and Performance Caroline Bolling, PT, PhD Robin Kish, MS, MFA Jeffrey A. Russell, PhD, ATC Health and Wellness Holistic Wellness Applying the Holistic Wellness Model Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation University Dance Training Wellness Mindset Dance Injuries Risk Factors and Reducing Injury Risk Conclusions and Practical Relevance Discussion Questions Chapter 2. Injuries Across Dance Genres RÓisÍn Cahalan, PhD Kelli Sharp, DPT Rose Schmieg, DHSc, PT, ATC What Is Injury? Injury and Pain Injury Risk Factors Mechanisms of Injury Injuries in Different Dance Genres Conclusions and Practical Relevance Discussion Questions Chapter 3. Using Scientific Research to Reduce Injury Risk and Maximize Performance Danielle N. Jarvis, PhD, ATC Sheyi Ojofeitimi, PT, DPT, OCS, CFMT Jatin Ambegaonkar, PhD, ATC, OT, CSCS, FIADMS The Scientific Method Typical Sections in a Primary Source Research Article Research Resources Types of Research Literature Approaches to Research Accessing Research Performing Arts and Non–Performing Arts Sources Reading Research to Evaluate Quality Interpreting Statistical Information Application of Research Conclusions and Practical Relevance Discussion Questions Chapter 4. Physiology of Dance Training and Performance Emma Redding, PhD, FIADMS Sarah Needham-Beck, PhD Cardiovascular System Respiratory System Muscle Physiology Energy Systems Physiological Demands of Dance Adaptations to Training Cardiorespiratory Fitness Testing Dancers’ Physical Capacities Conclusions and Practical Relevance Discussion Questions Part II. Care Inside and Out Chapter 5. Conditioning as an Injury Risk Reduction Measure Elaine Winslow-Redmond, MS, ATC Monica Lorenzo, MS, ATC Diane Diefenderfer Basic Principles of Training Anaerobic Training for Dance Aerobic Training for Dance Strength Training for Dance Building a Strength Training Program Hormone Cycling and Training Programming The Pilates Method Myths About Conditioning for Dancers Conclusions and Practical Relevance Discussion Questions Chapter 6. Flexibility Training for Injury Reduction and Performance Desiree A. Unsworth, PT, DPT Merry Lynn Morris, PhD, MFA, LMT Gary Galbraith, MFA Introduction to Flexibility Tissues Involved in Flexibility Biomechanical Properties of Tissues Impacting Flexibility Spinal Cord Reflexes Hypermobility Types of Stretching Risks of Stretching Methods for Flexibility Training Conclusions and Practical Relevance Discussion Questions Chapter 7. Nutrition, Hydration, Rest, and Recovery Ann F. Brown, PhD, CISSN, FIADMS Meghan A. Brown, PhD, FHEA, SENR Jasmine D. Challis, RD, MRes Relationship of Proper Nutrition to Whole-Person Wellness Macronutrients Micronutrients Hydration, Sweat Loss, and Fluid Needs Translating Nutrients Into Food: Reading Food Labels Grocery Shopping Challenges Basic Nutrition Recommendations for Highly Active Individuals Considerations for Dietary Practices Body Composition in Dance Nutritional Strategies for Injury Prevention, Recovery, and Rehabilitation Rest as a Necessary Component of Dance Conclusions and Practical Relevance Discussion Questions Chapter 8. Psychological Wellness and Mental Health Jo-Anne LaFlÈche, MPsy, MA Bonnie Robson, MD, FRCPC Kathleen McGuire Gaines, BA Mental Health Statistics and Injury Aesthetic and Performance Ideals Psychological Issues in Dance Practice Unconstructive Life Habits Common Mental Health Challenges A Culture of Silence and Pain Mental Health Tools and Self-Care Measures Conclusions and Practical Relevance Discussion Questions Chapter 9. First Aid and Emergency Planning for the Studio and Stage Kevin Brown, MEd, ATC Melody Hrubes, MD Laura Santos, MS, LAT, ATC Role of Health and Safety in Dance Training and Performance Responsibility for Health and Safety How to Manage Emergencies as an Immediate Responder First Aid Knowledge for the University Dancer Emergency Action Planning Emergency Equipment Recommended Training for Dancers and Teachers Emergency Planning and Response in the Context of Whole-Person Wellness Conclusions and Practical Relevance Discussion Questions Chapter 10. General Principles of Caring for Injuries Selina Shah, MD, FACP Jacqui Haas, MS, ATC Ret. Debra Crookshanks, BSc, PT Types of Injuries Physiological Stages of Healing Care of Soft Tissue Injuries Healing Environment Conclusions and Practical Relevance Discussion Questions Part III. Common Dance Injuries Chapter 11. Dance Injuries in the Lower Extremity Amanda Blackmon, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT Nancy Kadel, MD Meg Schneider, MS, ATC Basic Anatomical Structure of the Lower Extremity Anatomical Variations in the Lower Extremity Injuries to the Lower Extremity Other Common Conditions of the Feet Dance Shoes and the Feet Conclusions and Practical Relevance Discussion Questions Chapter 12. Dance Injuries in the Upper Extremity Steven Karageanes, DO, FAOASM Amanda Donahue, MS, ATC Lynnette Khoo-Summers, PT, DPT Basic Anatomical Structure of the Upper Extremity Common Injuries in the Upper Extremity Conclusions and Practical Relevance Discussion Questions Chapter 13. Dance Injuries in the Lumbar Spine, Pelvic Floor, and Hips Lauren Elson, MD Brooke Winder, DPT Susan Mayes, PhD, AM Bones and Joints of the Lumbar Spine Lumbar Ligaments and Muscles Mechanics and Function of the Lumbar Spine Lumbar Dysfunction and Injury Pelvic Floor Anatomy Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Injury The Core and Pressure-Management System Hip Anatomy Hip Mechanics Turnout Hip Injuries in Dance Conclusions and Practical Relevance Discussion Questions Chapter 14. Head Impacts, Whiplash Injuries, and Concussions in Dance Lauren McIntyre, ATC Kathleen Davenport, MD Basic Anatomy and Function of the Head and Brain Concussions Concussion Mechanisms in Dance Incidence of Concussion in Dance Management of Concussion in Dance Minimizing Risk of Concussion in Dance Common Head Injuries Other Than Concussions Conclusions and Practical Relevance Discussion Questions Part IV. Coordinated Safety and Wellness Chapter 15. Working Effectively With Health Care Professionals Tina Wang, MD Carina Nasrallah, MS, ATC, LAT, CISSN, PAM-C Gayanne Grossman, PT, EdM, BFA, FIADMS Jeffrey A. Russell, PhD, ATC Types of Health Care Providers The Role of Professionals Not Licensed in Health Care Knowing When to Pursue Professional Health Care Evaluation Types of Health Care Delivery Settings Tips for Successfully Navigating the Health Care System Conclusions and Practical Relevance Discussion Questions Chapter 16. Navigating Risks and Implementing Best Practices for Success in Dance Jennifer Deckert, MFA Margaret Wilson, PhD Jan Dunn, MS Environmental Risks Moral Safety Emotional and Psychosocial Considerations Navigating Your Identity Within the Dance Environment Advocacy How to Best Prepare Yourself for Success Action Items for Students Considerations for Educators Conclusions and Practical Relevance Discussion Questions Appendix A. International Mental Health Resources Jo-Anne La FlÈche, MPsy, MA Bonnie Robson, MD, FRCPC Kathleen McGuire Gaines, BA Appendix B. Psychological Safety in Dance: Emotions and Intimacy Misty Lown, ME-PD Courtney Abbott, MFA Appendix C. Screening for Dancer Health Laura Santos, MS, LAT, ATC Appendix D. Disability Dance and Integrated Dance: Inviting a Radical Re-Visioning Merry Lynn Morris, PhD, MFA Appendix E. Considerations for Professional Dance Sheyi Ojofeitimi, PT, DPT, OCS, CFMT Kori L. Kirschner, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS*D Appendix F. Artistry and Athletics: The Rigors of College Dance Team Olivia Placita, BS Melissa McGhee, BS