From Epidemiological Trends in Performing Artist Injuries: Dance to Stage Performance

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Abstract:
Dancers and performing artists (e.g. dancers, circus) are a unique blend of athletes and artists with high physical and mental demands. 85% of all dancers get injured annually, with an incident rate of 4.44 injuries/1000 hours. Performing Arts is thus an underserved emerging practice setting for athletic trainers. While dancers and performing artists can benefit from athletic training services, Athletic Trainers may not have experience working with this special population. The purposes of this learning lab are to describe common injuries in dancers and performing artists and explain dance and performing arts specific assessments, prevention, and rehabilitation techniques.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the unique physical and mental demands on dancers and performing artists.
  • Perform prevention and rehabilitation techniques specific to dance and performing arts. 
  • Develop a plan of care for common injuries in dancers and performing artists.

Level:
Advanced

Domain(s):
Domain 1: Risk Reduction Wellness and Health Literacy 
Domain 2: Assessment Evaluation and Diagnosis 
Domain 4: Therapeutic Intervention

CEUs:
1.0 Category A

Keywords:
Screening, Risk factors, Wellness Promotion

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Jatin Ambegaonkar, PhD, LAT, ATC

Dr. Jatin P. Ambegaonkar, Ph.D. AT OT CSCS FIADMS is a Professor in the School of Kinesiology, College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University.

He works with people to help them perform better, reduce their injury risk, and improve their overall health using research and evidence-based translational approaches that combine laboratory and community engagement.

Dr. Ambegaonkar is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Athletic Training, and is a reviewer for over 25 different professional journals. He serves as a board director for the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) and has chaired its Research Committee. He also serves on the Executive Board of the Hylton Performing Arts Center and chairs its Strategic Planning Committee.

Dr. Ambegaonkar is the founding co-director of the Sports Medicine Assessment Research & Testing (SMART) Laboratory, which focuses on injury prevention, neuromechanical assessment, concussions, and sports performance across the lifespan. He has published over 80 articles and given over 150 regional, national, and international conference presentations.

He is a co-editor of Research Methods in the Dance Sciences, a pioneering textbook in the Dance Medicine and Science field.

Dr. Ambegaonkar has secured over $ 6.4 million in funds over 30 different grants from multiple sponsors including federal, state, professional organizations, and local foundations e.g., National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Americans for the Arts (AFTA), Potomac Health Foundation (PHF) and Virginia Department of Health (VDH) in collaboration with faculty colleagues.

Professionally, Dr. Ambegaonkar is a Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength, and Conditioning Specialist, and Occupational Therapist

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