Injury Prevention

What is the most common cause of injury in dancers?

• Incorrect technique
• Overuse of muscle & bone
• Poor Nutrition
• All of the above

Majority of overuse injuries include all of the following except

• Wrist
• Hips
• Foot & Ankle
• Knee

It can sometimes take up to 48 hours before a person becomes sore from dance

• True
• False

Which of the following is an indicator pain is from injury 

• Wakes you up at night
• Increases with activity
• Inability to bear weight on location of pain
• All of the above

How much water is recommended during vigorous physical activities

• 1 water bottle per 20 minutes
• 1 pint per hour
• 1 cup per 20 minutes
• 2 cups per hour

In order to increase endurance during dance class, one should consider what

• Cross training with cardio
• Cross training with weights
• Drink more water
• Cross training with yoga

Incorrect technique during workouts will result in 

• Major gains
• Lengthening of a muscle
• Shortening of a muscle
• Weight loss

The C in RICE stands for

• Composure
• Compression
• Cool temperatures
• Cookies

The E in RICE stands for

• Exercise
• Energy
• Elevation
• Enthusiasm 

All of the following will aid with soreness except

• Heat therapy
• Ice
• Stretching 
• Icy hot/Bengay