Qualitative Analysis of Risk Factors and Foot and Ankle Injuries in Ballet Dancers.
Qualitative Analysis of Risk Factors and Foot and Ankle Injuries in Ballet Dancers.
- 2022
Available online from MWHC library: 1996 - present, Available in print through MWHC library: 1999 - 2006
BACKGROUND: Ballet dancers are exposed to high rates of foot and ankle injury. Nevertheless, there have been limited efforts to capture their perspectives regarding risk of injury, treatment compliance, and prevention. The purpose of this study was to portray the perspectives of ballet dancers collected through organized focus group discussions. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study can help with efforts to reduce injuries, encourage treatment compliance, and improve injury prevention. Future studies might consider the effectiveness of specific interventional approaches. METHODS: Seven focus group sessions were conducted, with 47 ballet dancers participating. The conversation was directed to consider a variety of factors related to injury, both direct and remote. Transcripts from these focus groups were coded into ten major themes: internal pressure, external pressure, ballet milestones, seeking treatment, treatment compliance, targeted treatment, return to dance, nondance activities, physical fatigue, and activity preparation. RESULTS: It was found that participants returned to dancing prematurely after injury, faced significant internal and external pressure, lacked adherence to suggested treatment, and identified provider communication as lacking.
English
1930-8264
10.7547/20-108 [doi] 20-108 [pii]
IN PROCESS -- NOT YET INDEXED
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Podiatric Surgery Residency
Journal Article
Available online from MWHC library: 1996 - present, Available in print through MWHC library: 1999 - 2006
BACKGROUND: Ballet dancers are exposed to high rates of foot and ankle injury. Nevertheless, there have been limited efforts to capture their perspectives regarding risk of injury, treatment compliance, and prevention. The purpose of this study was to portray the perspectives of ballet dancers collected through organized focus group discussions. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study can help with efforts to reduce injuries, encourage treatment compliance, and improve injury prevention. Future studies might consider the effectiveness of specific interventional approaches. METHODS: Seven focus group sessions were conducted, with 47 ballet dancers participating. The conversation was directed to consider a variety of factors related to injury, both direct and remote. Transcripts from these focus groups were coded into ten major themes: internal pressure, external pressure, ballet milestones, seeking treatment, treatment compliance, targeted treatment, return to dance, nondance activities, physical fatigue, and activity preparation. RESULTS: It was found that participants returned to dancing prematurely after injury, faced significant internal and external pressure, lacked adherence to suggested treatment, and identified provider communication as lacking.
English
1930-8264
10.7547/20-108 [doi] 20-108 [pii]
IN PROCESS -- NOT YET INDEXED
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Podiatric Surgery Residency
Journal Article