In:
Medycyna Manualna, Index Copernicus, Vol. 1, No. 3 ( 2020-7-21), p. 39-46
Abstract:
Introduction. Injuries of the ankle
joint are among the most common injuries of the locomotor system,
occurring both among athletes and people involved in amateur sports and
other recreational activities. The objective of the study was to assess the
incidence of injuries to the ankle joint in a group of professional and amateur dancers representing different dance
styles. Material and research method. The research initially covered a group of
98 dancers. Ultimately, 64 dancers qualified for the study, including 28 men
(44%) and 36 women (56%) aged between 17 and 23 years. The study was
conducted among the registered active dancers from all over Poland. It was
based on a survey questionnaire designed by the researchers. The
obtained data was subjected to calculations using the Excel 2010
spreadsheet. Results. In the group surveyed, 53 individuals (83%) suffered
injury to only one ankle joint. Ankle joint injuries recurred with a variable
frequency, usually between 2 and 5 times, in 7 (53%) ballroom dancers, 10 (59%) jazz dancers, 4(16%) dancers in
the group of jazz dance, and 7 dancers in the group of modern jazz. Ankle joint
injuries usually occurred during the training – 49 (76,6%) of the respondents,
10 individuals (15,6%) suffered injury after the training, and 5 persons (7,8%) –
during various recreational activities. Conclusions. Ankle joint injuries affect a
wide group of dancers, and their frequency is associated with the lack of
professional experience. The majority of injuries occur in the initial period of
dancing. The dance style and the type of shoes used, such as ballet shoes or highheeled
shoes, have no effect on the incidence of injuries.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1428-0604
DOI:
10.5604/01.3001.0013.8444
Language:
English
Publisher:
Index Copernicus
Publication Date:
2020
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