Preventing dance injuries / Ruth Solomon, John Solomon, Sandra Cerny Minton, editors.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, ©2005. Edition: 2nd edDescription: xi, 243 p. : ill. ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 0736055673
  • 9780736055673
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 22 617.102 SOL
LOC classification:
  • RC1220 .D35S64 2005
Contents:
PART I Sreening for Common Dance Injuries : Ch. 1 Determinants of injuries in young dancers / Anthony C. Luke .. [et al.] -- Ch. 2 Physical screening procedures / Janice Gudde Plastino -- Ch. 3 A somatic screening procedure using Bartenieff Fundamentals / Sandra Kay Lauffenburger -- PART II Diagnosing, Treating, and Rehabilitating Dance Injuries : Ch. 4 Common foot and ankle injuries in dancers / Richard N. Norris -- Ch. 5 Knee problems in dancers / Carol C. Teitz -- Ch. 6 Iliopsoas tendinitis in dancers / Ruth Solomon ; Lyle J. Micheli -- Ch. 7 Spinal problems in dancers / Elly Trepman ; Arleen Walaszek ; Lyle J. Micheli -- Ch. 8 Stress fractures in dancers / Lyle J. Micheli ; Ruth Solomon -- PART III Preventing Dance Injuries Through Biomechanically Efficient Training : Ch. 9 An efficient warm-up based on anatomical principles / Ruth Solomon -- Ch. 10 A biomechanical approach to aerobic dance injuries / Stephen P. Baitch -- Ch. 11 Biomechanical considerations in turnout / Karen S. Clippinger -- Ch. 12 The neuroanatomical and biomechanical basis of flexibility exercises in dance / Robert E. Stephens -- Ch. 13 Strengthening and stretching the muscles of the ankle and tarsus / Sally Sevey Fitt -- Ch. 14 Pronation as a predisposing factor in overuse injuries / Steven R. Kravitz -- PART IV Psychological Concerns : Ch. 15 Stress, performance, and dance injuries / Raymond W. Novaco -- Ch. 16 The role of dance teachers in the prevention of eating disorders / Niva Piran -- Ch. 17 The female athlete triad in dancers / Bonnie E. Robson.
Summary: "Preventing Dance Injuries, Second Edition, contains expert coverage of dance injuries. In its second edition, this classic publication has significant material to guide dance medicine specialists, dance educators, and dancers themselves to ● screen for common dance injuries; ● diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate injuries; ● prevent injuries through bio mechanically efficient training; and ● promote psychological well-being. In addition, every chapter features new editorial comments, section headings, recommenced readings, summaries, anatomical illustrations, and highlight boxes to help readers cross-reference between chapters, find specific subjects, and grasp contextual meaning quickly. Up to date, expanded, and comprehensive, Preventing Dance Injuries, Second Edition, is an invaluable reference that will help dancers avoid injury and increase their chances for reaching their full potential." -- Book Cover
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

PART I Sreening for Common Dance Injuries : Ch. 1 Determinants of injuries in young dancers / Anthony C. Luke .. [et al.] -- Ch. 2 Physical screening procedures / Janice Gudde Plastino -- Ch. 3 A somatic screening procedure using Bartenieff Fundamentals / Sandra Kay Lauffenburger -- PART II Diagnosing, Treating, and Rehabilitating Dance Injuries : Ch. 4 Common foot and ankle injuries in dancers / Richard N. Norris -- Ch. 5 Knee problems in dancers / Carol C. Teitz -- Ch. 6 Iliopsoas tendinitis in dancers / Ruth Solomon ; Lyle J. Micheli -- Ch. 7 Spinal problems in dancers / Elly Trepman ; Arleen Walaszek ; Lyle J. Micheli -- Ch. 8 Stress fractures in dancers / Lyle J. Micheli ; Ruth Solomon -- PART III Preventing Dance Injuries Through Biomechanically Efficient Training : Ch. 9 An efficient warm-up based on anatomical principles / Ruth Solomon -- Ch. 10 A biomechanical approach to aerobic dance injuries / Stephen P. Baitch -- Ch. 11 Biomechanical considerations in turnout / Karen S. Clippinger -- Ch. 12 The neuroanatomical and biomechanical basis of flexibility exercises in dance / Robert E. Stephens -- Ch. 13 Strengthening and stretching the muscles of the ankle and tarsus / Sally Sevey Fitt -- Ch. 14 Pronation as a predisposing factor in overuse injuries / Steven R. Kravitz -- PART IV Psychological Concerns : Ch. 15 Stress, performance, and dance injuries / Raymond W. Novaco -- Ch. 16 The role of dance teachers in the prevention of eating disorders / Niva Piran -- Ch. 17 The female athlete triad in dancers / Bonnie E. Robson.

"Preventing Dance Injuries, Second Edition, contains expert coverage of dance injuries. In its second edition, this classic publication has significant material to guide dance medicine specialists, dance educators, and dancers themselves to
● screen for common dance injuries;
● diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate injuries;
● prevent injuries through bio mechanically efficient training; and
● promote psychological well-being.
In addition, every chapter features new editorial comments, section headings, recommenced readings, summaries, anatomical illustrations, and highlight boxes to help readers cross-reference between chapters, find specific subjects, and grasp contextual meaning quickly.
Up to date, expanded, and comprehensive, Preventing Dance Injuries, Second Edition, is an invaluable reference that will help dancers avoid injury and increase their chances for reaching their full potential." -- Book Cover

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