Medical problems of performing artists
-
Med Probl Perform Art · Mar 2015
Risk factors for injuries in competitive Irish dancers enrolled in dance schools in Calgary, Canada.
Irish dancing has become a popular activity following international exposure to touring dance companies. Previous studies have reported high injury incidence rates in dancers. The objective of this study was to examine risk factors for injuries in competitive Irish dancers in Calgary, Canada. ⋯ Elite dancers and dancers over 18 years of age are at the greatest risk of injury in Irish dance in Calgary, Canada.