Prevent Dance Injuries: A Guide to Staying Safe

Read on to learn how to prevent common dance injuries.

Things You'll Need

• Proper dance shoes

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Instructions

• 1

  Ttake the time to warm up correctly. This includes warming up the major muscles. Follow a proper warm up pattern which includes gross motor movement and stretching. This is important in preparing the body for all the possible stresses it may encounter while you are dancing.

• 2

  Have a basic awareness of your own body. This requires some knowledge of the body system and of your own personal limits and boundaries.

• 3

  Be aware that shoes are incredibly important to a dance. Proper dance shoes are essential in distributing load, absorbing impact, and supporting your foot. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes that give you the most support while allowing the maximum foot flexibility.

• 4

  Use correct posture and dance technique also aids in the prevention of injury. Propre technique and safety go hand in hand. Incorrect technique can cause lead to serious injury. It also places unnecessary stress on muscles, bones and joints.