Injury Prevention for Dancers

I wanted to share this Infographic! Injuries sometimes happen to dancers. Do you how to prevent injuries? Or when you have an injury how do you communicate with your doctor about them? Don’t be afraid to ask your dance teacher questions about proper technique and training. Everything we do is to support your growth and prevent injury so utilize our knowledge.

Did you notice that there is an increase of injuries as dancers get older? Why do you think that is? If you look you will see that lower extremity injuries are more common with the ankle being the most vulnerable. Make sure you pay attention to your alignment when you are at the barre doing your warmups to make sure your knees are bending over your toes. It doesn’t just stop at the knees though, you have to be aware of everything, even your feet! In paying close attention to your alignment, you will train your body to have the correct technique when it is time to dance in the center and a high prevention of injuries.