What Are Performing Artist Injuries?
Performing artists (dance, ballet, modern dance, instrumentalists) are subject to injuries at almost the same rate as athletes. Therefore, a musculoskeletal and sports medicine approach should be applied together here as well.
Pain and injury, as in athletes, are caused by overuse and tissue fatigue or impact. The diagnosis and treatment of injuries are no different from the diagnosis and treatment of pain in athletes. Sometimes it is even more difficult and the treatment is more high skill and requires information.
Services you can request that will make you a more successful performing artist:
- Revealing your injury-prone characteristics through athlete analysis examination
- Elimination of these with corrective exercises, 2 workouts per week, for at least 6 weeks
Types and Causes of Injuries in Performing Artists
Performers often suffer from overuse injuries. These injuries are caused by overexertion of body tissues during prolonged rehearsals and performances. In addition, injuries can also be caused by improper technique or inadequate warm-up and cool-down routines.
Injury Prevention and Corrective Exercises
In order to reduce the risk of injury for performing artists, regular athlete analysis examinations are important. During these examinations, the characteristics that make artists prone to injury are determined and special precautions are taken for these:
- Corrective Exercise Programs: These programs typically last for six weeks, at least twice a week. The programs are designed to increase flexibility and strength, improve muscle and joint balance, and improve overall body coordination.
- Performance Specific Workouts: It includes exercises designed to reduce risks specific to the type of performance the artist is performing in. For example, a ballet dancer may be advised to increase ankle stability, while a guitarist may be advised to do ankle-supporting exercises.
Performing Artists Injuries Treatment
Diagnosis and treatment of injuries in performing artists are similar to those in athletes. However, the needs of performing artists may sometimes require more specialized interventions because certain positions or movements are repeated during their performances, and certain injuries may occur more frequently.
