Common Issues: Hallux Valgus
Bunions aka Hallux Valgus is rife in the performing sector. identifying this early and putting measures in place can be key]
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Common Issues: Ingrowing toenails
Super common toe complaint which can be easily avoided with good foot hygiene habits. Everyone at some stage gets them but early ID is key
Common Issues: Toenail avulsions
Toenail avulsions are a real concern to dance populations and can be very prevalent, especially in ballet dancers whose toenails, in...
Injury epidemiology in pre-professional ballet dancers: A 5-year prospective cohort study
Looking into the injury rates among 5 academic years of a ballet school to see just how prone they were to pain & injury
The effect of the menstrual cycle on daily measures of HRV in athletic women
The menstrual cycle has a large affect on sleep & recovery, look at some of the variables associated with these measured with wearables
Incidence and prevalence of musculoskeletal injury in ballet
The ballet population work incredibly hard at high levels of performance. understanding where they get injured informs our how to prevent
Generalized joint hypermobility, scoliosis, patellofemoral pain & physical abilities in young dancer
Hypermobility & scoliosis can leave you at greater risk of knee pain. Understanding this can help you select what you strengthen & when
Dance-related musculoskeletal injury leading to forced time-loss in elite pre-professional dancers
Young ballet dancers push themselves to the limit. By knowing where the dancers before you have suffered you can make plans to prevent them
Review. Biomechanics risk factors associated with foot & ankle injuries in ballet dancers
A systematic review of evidence looking into what the main hazards are when it comes to foot and ankle injuries to ballet dancers
Differences in aerobic fitness screening in professional & pre-professional modern dancers
Professional vs Pre-Professional levels of aerobic fitness in their pre-season screening. Giving a good pointer of how to prepare
An injury prevention program for professional ballet
Looking at just how effective a simple, targeted exercise intervention reduced a serious amount of injuries in ballet dancers
The muscle morphology of elite sprint running
Looking at what muscle are large in elite sprinters, highlight which areas to train if you have running performance related goals
The importance of muscular strength: Training considerations
Comparing different methods of training to see which are best for muscle gain, strength & power development
The effectiveness of exercise interventions to prevent sports injuries: a systematic review...
What do you do to help prevent injury? Here they compared stretching, mixed methods, proprioception & strength training to see which helped
Biomechanics risks associated with foot & ankle injuries in ballet dancers
Article Review: Taking an in depth look at the what the risks are for foot and ankle injuries in ballet populations
The challenges for night shoots
An infographic showing you how working during the night, and sleeping during the day conflicts with your biology
Structuring your day when working from home
An infographic giving you starting point to live productive days when working from home
Utilising your time more effectively
An infographic offering suggestions around effectively using time that you save when not commuting
Problems working from home?
An infographic outlining some of the issues we've found people are suffering from when working from home
Staying sharp by remaining hydrated
An infographic giving you tools to remain hydrated throughout the day, optimising your performance
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