Poor spinal alignment and low trunk stability can lead to uncoordinated movements which predispose an individual to injury.

Some dance styles such as break dancing require perfect execution of technique to ensure the safety of the individual.

Excessive training and limited recovery impairs the ability to heal and repair damaged tissues.

Intense technique training will most likely lead to microscopic injury to the musculoskeletal structures due to repetitive loading.

Proper rest and sufficient nutrition, the body is not able to rebuild the tissues and this predisposes the dancer to a serve injury.

The floor is where dancers rehearse and perform.

A soft floor does not help in dissipating the impact and returns the force to the dancer.

The repetitive shock absorbed by the foot would eventually damage the foot or other parts of the lower extremity.

Footwear is able to correct foot mechanics and reduce the impact on the foot.

A shoe that does not fit properly or has insufficient shock absorption will significantly contribute to injury risk.

Muscle imbalance is an uncoordinated muscle action because of un even strength between muscle group.

Examples of chronic injuries are a broken bone, muscle tear or bruising.

Examples of acute injuries are stress fractures and heel inflammation.

Strain and Sprains are examples of chronic injuries

Chronic injuries are also called overuse injuries

A sprained ankle is an injury that occurs when you roll, twist or turn your ankle in an awkward way.

Ankle Sprain and back Strain are examples of chronic injuries.

ACL tear and Forearm Fracture are examples of acute injuries.

Stress fracture and Achilles tendinosis are examples of acute injuries.

Patellofemoral pain syndrome and Plantar fasciitis are examples of chronic injuries.

Social dancing is performed by a group of people during special occasions or events usually for pleasure or enjoyment

Achilles tendinitis is caused by a landing from a jump with an inverted foot (turned in).

A fracture that occurs during the dance is caused by lack of flexibility.

The musculoskeletal system is made up of the body's bones.

The anatomical alignment and technique of the dancer are some of the intrinsic factors that are commonly associated with injury.

Forearm fractures are a group of fractures that occur in the forearm following trauma.

Stress fractures are tiny cracks in a bone.

Plantar fasciitis is where you have pain on the bottom of your foot, around your heel and arch.

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