Regional Distribution of Dance Sports Injuries in Latin Dancers
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2011
Yazarlar: Emine KUTLAY, İlkşan Demirbüken, Seher Özyürek, Salih Angın
Türkiye Spor Hekimliği Dergisi, Diğer Kurumların Hakemli Dergileri, Ulusal, 2011, cilt 46, ss 79-86
Özet
<p>The aim of this study is to assess the location, type and occurrence periods of dance injuries in latin dancers. A total of 40 latin dancers (20 from each gender) who were aged 24.5 ± 6.2 yrs (13 to 39) took part in the study. Some of the questionnaires were delivered during a national competition, and some via e-mail. It was observed that 65% of dancers have had an injury; 55% being affected in their lower extremities, 27.5% in the trunk and spine area, 20% in their upper extremities, and 5% in the head region. A detailed classification of the injuries will be given and discussed. Lower extremity injuries occur more frequently in Latin dancers from each gender. </p>