This review article discusses and compares the injury incidence in dance, the relationships between fatigue and dance injuries (as has been studied so far), and the inter-play between fatigue, diet, and menstrual status. Reporting an injury incidence as high as 75%-97%, the authors point out that dance injuries are activity-specific (much like sports injuries). While some studies have found that the highest rate of injury among dancers occurs during performance seasons, others have discovered that the greatest number of injuries occurred during the rehearsal stages of a season, when the amount of repetitive activity was the highest. One study, examining female professional ballet dancers, found that subjects who danced more than 5 hours per day were significantly more likely to suffer a stress fracture than those who danced less. Another study found that the incidence of ACL injuries in dancers was higher late in the day and late in the season, indicating fatigue as a possible cause of injury. Like a previous review article examining fatigue and dance injuries, this article also examines the diet with respect to injury incidence. All of the information presented in this review article can lead to important educational content for dancers and, more importantly, dance administrators.
Liederbach M, Schanfein L, and Kremenic, IJ. What is known about the effect of fatigue on injury occurrence among dancers? J Dance Med Sci. 2013;17(3):101-108.
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