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ERIC Number: EJ1451164
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1464-7893
EISSN: EISSN-1470-1111
Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Thai Classical Dancers
Warin Krityakiarana; Chonnikan Thippawan; Chairuean Nattanicha; Pongporn Jullumjiak
Research in Dance Education, v25 n4 p410-424 2024
Thai classical dance has earned recognition across the world, however, attention on the health of dancers has not been well implemented. This study aimed to report on the prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries in Thai classical dancers. The descriptive cross-sectional survey study was implemented. A total of 356 (amateur = 221, professional = 135) Thai classical dancers participated (male = 111 and female = 245). The questionnaire was applied to harvest the key information. The results presented that amateurs (39.84%) had a higher rate of injury than professional dancers (11.48%), and males (60.36%) had a higher rate of past injury than females (49.80%). The most common past injuries of both amateur and professional dancers were: knee (22.62%, 12.59%), ankle (12.67%, 9.63%), and foot (12.2%, 8.15%), respectively. The number of past injury sites per person was significant differences between males and females (p < 0.04). Present injury sites in both amateur and professional dancers were: knee (16.06%, 25.68%), ankle (9.84%, 9.46%), and lower back (8.29%, 9.46%), respectively. In conclusion, the lower extremity injury is commonly presented in both amateur and professional dancers. Clinicians and dance educators might use these injury results in clinic and educate Thai classical dancers for safety and prevention.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Thailand (Bangkok)
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