Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region III- Central Luzon
School Division of Tarlac Province
CALULUAN HIGH SCHOOL ANNEX
Pando, Concepcion, Tarlac

 
 
 
A Strategic Intervention Material in - P. E. and HEALTH 11
  (DANCE- RELATED INJURIES)
 

MRS. TRACY M. DE GUZMAN

SHS TEACHER
 GUIDE CARD
INJURY RISK FACTORS:
1. Poor body alignment and Technique
The anatomical alignment and technique of the dancer are some of the intrinsic factors that
are commonly associated with injury. Poor spinal alignment and low /trunk stability can lead
to uncoordinated movements, which predispose an individual to injury.
2. Excessive training duration and intensity
Intense training will most likely lead to microscopic injury to the musculoskeletal
structures due to repetitive loading. Without proper rest and sufficient nutrition,
the body is not able to rebuild the tissues and his predisposes the dance to severe
injury.
3. Hard dance floor
A hard floor does not help in dissipating the impact and returns the force to the dancer. The
repetitive shock absorbed by the foot would eventually damage the
foot or other parts of lower extremity.
4. Poor shoe design
Footwear is able to correct foot mechanics and reduce the impact on the floor.
a shoe does not fit properly or has insufficient shock absorption will significantly
contribute to injury risk.
5.Muscle imbalance
Muscle imbalance is an uncoordinated muscle action because of uneven strength
between muscle groups. This is attributed to various factors such as anatomy, technique, and
past injury. In many individuals, the muscles on the outer thigh are much stronger than the
muscles on the inner thigh .
 The
The cause
cause ofof injury
injury is
is an
an
interplay
interplay of the factors that
of the factors that
make
make an individual susceptible to
an individual susceptible to
injury and biomechanical
injury and biomechanical stress stress
experienced
experienced by by the
the
Basic concepts musculoskeletal
musculoskeletal structure.
structure. While
While
there are no strategies
there are no strategies that that
- There are two types of would
would totally
totally prevent
prevent someone
someone
musculoskeletal injuries: Acute and from
from getting injured, the risk
getting injured, the risk of
of
Chronic. Acute injuries occur when getting injured is significantly
getting injured is significantly
the mechanical force that is absorbed reduced
reduced when
when thethe factors
factors
by the musculoskeletal structure is associated
associated with injury are
with injury are
more than what it is accustomed to. addressed.
addressed.
The onset of pain and other
symptoms occur immediately after
the impact. 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 a gradual rate, which is
usually worsened with activity or
training.
 Common Acute Dance- related injuries
Type of injury Cause Symptom Prevention

Ankle Sprain Twists the ankle Pain at the Exercise that streng-
after a jump side of the then the ankle and
ankle improve balance

Dancer’s Twists the foot Pain at the Exercises that streng-

Fracture when turning outer part then the foot and
of the foot improve balance

Back Strain Sudden movement Pain and stiff- Proper posture and
of the trunk ness in the technique
low back

ACL Tear Twists the knee Pain and Weakness Exercises that
after a jump in the knee strengthen the
knee and improve
balance

Forearm Falls on an out- Pain and deformity Fall on the side or

Fracture reached arm near the wrists buttocks
 Activity Card

Identify the common Acute Dance-related injuries;

________________1. Pain at the side of the ankle.

________________2. Pain at the side of the foot.
________________3. Pain and stiffness in the low back
________________4. Pain and weakness in the knee.
________________5. Pain and deformity near the wrist
 Flexibility Assessment

This activity evaluate the flexibility of your ankle to dorsiflex.

1. Secure the ruler on the floor using the masking tape with the zero mark
Touching the wall.
2. Position the longest toe of the right foot on the 10cm mark while the other
Foot is at least 30cm behind the right foot.
3. Bend both knees and kneel on your left knee.
4. Slowly lean forward without lifting the right heel until the right knee
Touches the wall.
5.Your partner places his fingers on your right heel to check if you move your
Heels as you lean forward.
6. If you moved your heel as you leaned forward, reposition your foot so that
The longest toe is touching the 9cm mark.
7. Slowly lean forward again without lifting your right heel until the right knee
touches the wall.
8. If you are able to touch the wall with your right knee without lifting your .
Heel, move your feet farther from the wall and perform the same movement.
9. The fastest distance that you were able to touch the wall without lifting
your heel is
your score.
10. Perform the same test on the other leg and record both scores.
ENRICHMENT CARD
Interview a member of a dance group in your school or
in your community regarding the type of dance and
training that he or she engages in . Write a short essay
regarding his/her dance background and risk of injury .

1. Is the dance form at a high risk for injury.

2. Do you think dancers are at a higher risk for injury

as compared to other athletes? Why?