Dance-Related Injuries in Children and Adolescents Treated in US Emergency Departments in 1991−2007

201360 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Kristin J. Roberts · Nationwide Children's Hospital

Abstract

Dance-related injuries have distinct injury patterns and mechanisms of injury. Injury patterns differ by types of dance and by age. Further research is needed to identify injury prevention strategies specific to these age groups.

Topics & Keywords

Diversity and Impact of Dance Musicians’ Health and Performance Sports injuries and prevention

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volume 10, Issue 2, pp. 143-150

DOI: 10.1123/jpah.10.2.143

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