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Trapecists, Dancers, & Gymnasts Injury Therapy
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Date: October 16, 2019, 10:20 am
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With over 600 muscles, 206 bones and countless nerves,
ligaments, and tendons in the body, it’s almost impossible for
dancers, trapecists, contortionists, gymnasts, and other
athletes to escape getting injured. These athletes that perform
repetitive movements for hours a day coupled with a low amount
of recovery time in between shows increases the performer’s risk
for chronic overuse injuries (in addition to the ever-present
risk of an acute injury). In most cases, pain is due to muscle
soreness that resolves in a day or two. However, sometimes there
is something more to blame—that’s when you should see a
physician or your physical therapist!
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Cirque du Soleil, Barnum and Bailey Circus, Ballet Dancers,
Gymnasts, Aerialists, Jugglers, Tumblers, Clowns, make it their
life to perform. most of them on a daily basis. Studies by John
Hopkins Medicine that looked into dance injuries found that
injuries from using your joints and muscles too much (overuse
injuries) are the most common. The majority of these overuse
injuries involve an ankle, leg, foot or lower back. Some common
injuries are:
Hip injuries: snapping hip syndrome, hip impingement, labral
tears, hip flexor tendonitis, hip bursitis, and sacroiliac joint
dysfunction
Foot and ankle injuries: Achilles tendonitis, trigger toe, and
ankle impingement
Knee injuries: patellofemoral pain syndrome
Stress fractures: metatarsals, tibia, sesamoids and lumbar spine
Dancers are also likely to develop arthritis in the knee, hip,
ankle, and foot.
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Generally, dancers have a much lower rate of anterior cruciate
ligament (ACL) injuries than other athletes. One explanation
could be that dance training involves much more intense jumping
from an earlier age than other sports, which helps improve
muscle control.
Because the upper body is used as a weight-bearing joint in
gymnastics, injuries to the shoulder, elbow, and wrist are
common and may include:
Superior Labrum, Anterior-Posterior (SLAP) Lesions in the
Shoulder
Elbow Dislocation
Wrist Sprains
The most common gymnastics injuries to the lower body involve
the knee and ankle. Lower extremity injuries usually result from
the landing and dismount activities and may include:
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
Achilles Tendon Injury
Lower Back Injuries
Moira Campbell, a trapeze artist who teaches at the Hangar in
Stratford, east London, says “People don’t realize when they
start that the trapeze is akin to weight training. They are weak
when they start, but you have to lift your entire body weight
with every move and that is incredibly tough”. Contrary to
popular belief, it is not the arms that are worked the hardest,
but the core muscles in the abdominal area. “To get in and out
of moves, even just to swing on the flying trapeze, you need to
engage your core muscles and really work them”. Remarkably,
injuries at trapeze school are rare. Thorough warm-up and
cool-down sessions limit the possibility of muscle strains and
pull. “It is more like a sport in the respect that you need
muscles to be fully prepared for action. Perhaps the most common
injuries are those that occur as a result of twisting something
in particular, such as the rotator cuff muscles [which support
the shoulder joint]”.
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Many injuries can be prevented by following proper training
guidelines, using safety equipment, and incorporating the
following tips:
Wear all required safety gear whenever competing or training —
special equipment may include wrist guards, hand grips,
footwear, ankle or elbow braces, and pads
Do not “play through the pain” — if you are hurt, see your
doctor and follow instructions for treatment and recovery fully
Make sure first aid is available at all competitions and
practices
Inspect equipment to ensure that it is in good condition,
including padded floors, secured mats under every apparatus, and
safety harnesses for learning difficult moves
Insist on spotters when learning new skills
Warm-up muscles with light aerobic exercise, such as jumping
jacks or running in place, before beginning training or new
activities
Always seek medical advice, either from your physician or your
physical therapist. Many injuries can be corrected when treated
right from the very beginning, so don’t hesitate to reach out.
CardioFlex Therapy is located in Davie, Florida. We offer
Physical and Occupational Therapy at our facility or in the
comfort of your home. Call us at 954-693-9090 to learn more
about how we can help you manage your pain. We accept most
insurance plans and with our flexible schedule, we will be able
to bring you in when you need it the most.
For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com
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