| Description |
xix, 351 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Survey Comparison of patterns of injury in ballet, modern, and aerobic dance / Marie Schafle, Ralph K. Requa, and James G. Garrick -- Anatomy Pronation as a predisposing factor in overuse injuries / Steven R. Kravitz. Some common foot and ankle injuries in dancers / Richard N. Norris. Knee problems in dancers / Carol C. Teitz. Biomechanical considerations in turnout / Karen Clippinger-Robertson. Spinal problems in the dancer / Elly Trepman, Arleen Walaszek, and Lyle J. Micheli. Stress fractures in dancers / Lyle J. Micheli and Ruth Solomon -- Prevention Physical screening of the dancer : general methodologies and procedures / Janice Gudde Plastino. Bartenieff fundamentals : early detection of potential dance injuries / Sandra Kay Lauffenburger. In search of more efficient dance training / Ruth Solomon. Strengthening and stretching the muscles of the ankle and tarsus to prevent common dance injuries / Sally Sevey Fitt. Biomechanical approach to aerobic dance injuries / Steven P. Baitch. Neuroanatomical and biomechanical basis of flexibility exercises in dance / Robert E. Stephens. Stress, performance, and dance injuries : suggestions for prevention and coping / Raymond W. Novaco -- Practical concerns Finding the right physician / Allan J. Ryan. Dance injuries, health insurance, and workers' compensation / Robin Chmelar |
| Notes |
"Sponsored by the National Dance Association"--back cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Dancing injuries -- Prevention.
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Dancing injuries.
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Dancing -- injuries.
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Wounds and Injuries -- prevention & control.
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| Author |
Minton, Sandra Cerny, 1943-
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Solomon, John, 1936-
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Solomon, Ruth (Ruth L.)
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National Dance Association.
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| LC no. |
90187209 |
| ISBN |
0883144255 |
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