PEH03: A Learner’s Guide for Grade 12

DANCE-RELATED
INJURIES
Ms. Maureen Mae A. Mendoza
“WHAT I
KNOW”
What is Injury?
 Why do dance
injuries happen?
DANCE-RELATED INJURIES

FACTORS THAT
INCREASE THE
RISK OF INJURY
1. POOR BODY ALIGNMENT AND TECHNIQUE
• Movements are anchored to the trunk, it
should be stable and the spine should be
aligned properly.
• Poor spinal alignment and low trunk
stability can lead to uncoordinated
movements which predispose an
individual to injury.
2. EXCESSIVE TRAINING DURATION AND INTENSITY

• Excessive training and limited recovery

impairs the ability to heal and repair
damaged tissues.

• Without proper rest and sufficient nutrition,

the body is not able to rebuild the tissues
and this predisposes the dancer to a severe
injury.
 3. HARD DANCE FLOOR
• An optimal dance floor should
be able to absorb the impact that
is generated by the performer.
• A hard floor does not help in
dissipating the impact and
returns the force to the dancer.
 4. POOR SHOE DESIGN

• A shoe that does not fit properly or

has insufficient shock absorption
will significantly contribute t injury
risk.
 5. MUSCLE IMBALANCE

• An uncoordinated muscle action because of

uneven strength between muscle groups.

• The repetitive abnormal motion of the

patella irritates the knee joint, which leads
to pain and inflammation.
What are the common dance
injuries?
COMMON TYPES OF
DANCE-RELATED INJURIES
Two types of musculoskeletal injuries:
• Acute Injuries occur when the mechanical force that is absorbed by
the musculoskeletal structure is more than what it is accustomed to.
• Chronic Injuries occur due to repetitive trauma and the body is not
given enough time to recover. The onset of pain and other symptoms
occur at gradual rate, which is usually worsened with activity or
training.
COMMON ACUTE DANCE-RELATED INJURIES
COMMON CHRONIC DANCE-RELATED INJURIES
How can dance injuries be
prevented?
 STRATEGIES TO REDUCE INJURY RISK

• PROGRAMMED EXERCISE AND TRAINING

• ADEQUTE RECOVERY
• APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENT
• PROPER FOOTWEAR
• PROPER WARM-UP AND TECHNIQUE
• CROSS TRAINING
• EARLY RECOGNITION
 STRESS AND INJURY

What are the sources of stress for dance

athletes?
 The common sources of stress among dance athletes

1. BODY IMAGE
A dancer tends to worry about whether his/her physique enhances or
detracts the audience from seeing those lines

2. TECHNIQUE
Many dance athletes worry about whether their technique is good
enough to please choreographers and the audience.
3. PERFORMANCE
The dance athlete needs to remember all the movements of the
choreography, formations, partner interactions, and other details that
the choreographer would like to emphasize.

4. INJURY
The idea of getting injured and not being able to recover or
completely stop from dancing increases the anxiety level of dance
athletes. An injury, whether it is a mild or a severe one, is a source of
stress for dance athletes
 SOME TIPS TO MINIMIZE STRESS

1. ACCEPT THAT YOU ARE UNIQUE.

2. INVEST ON TRAINING AND ENHANCING

YOUR TECHNIQUE.

3. PREPARE YOUR MIND AND BODY

FOR A PERFORMANCE.
4. PERFORM BREATHING EXERCISES.

5. EXPERIENCE THE JOY

WHEN YOU DANCE.
 Mini Task 1 -PARTNER ACTIVITY

EFFECTIVITY OF FIRST AID FOR

MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES

Create a 2-3 minute video on immobilizing a muscle

sprain, strain, neck, arms, head, and spine injury using
materials commonly found in a dance studio such as
magazines, costumes, and props.
Sample video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqVSlPHs75w
 RUBRICS
Excellent (20)

The video features an appropriate activity requirement. It offers concise and informative content and
instructions throughout the video about how to immobilize injuries. The quality of the video has clear
audio and visual is appealing throughout the video. Lastly, the students used creativity to personalize
their videos.

Proficient (17)

Video features mostly appropriate activity and meets the time requirement. It offers decent
information and fairly clear instructions throughout video. The quality of the audio is not so clear and
visual was less appealing. Lastly, the students used some creativity to personalize their video.
 RUBRICS
Satisfactory (14)

Video features a fitness activity but does not meet the time requirement. Also, it does not offer
enough information and instruction are unclear throughout the video. The audio and visual is unclear
and makes viewing difficult. Lastly, the student used little creativity to personalize their video.

Needs Improvement (11)

Video features an inappropriate activity and does not time requirement. It offers a little to no
information or instructions throughout video. Also, it is difficult to see and/or hear the video itself.
Lastly, does not used creativity to personalize their video.
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