Dance biomechanics: a tool for controlling health, fitness, and training.

Koutedakis, Yiannis; Owolabi, Emmanuel O.; Apostolos, Margo

dc.contributor.author	Koutedakis, Yiannis
dc.contributor.author	Owolabi, Emmanuel O.
dc.contributor.author	Apostolos, Margo
dc.date.accessioned	2010-06-22T11:50:35Z
dc.date.available	2010-06-22T11:50:35Z
dc.date.issued	2008
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of dance medicine & science, 12 (3): 83-90
dc.identifier.issn	1089-313X
dc.identifier.pmid	19618583
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/2436/106630
dc.description.abstract	The need for superior performance in dance has impelled teachers and choreographers to use increasingly effective and sophisticated methods of preparation. To that end, such modalities ofbiomechanics as advanced motion-capture, muscle-function and muscle-strength techniques are being used to provide useful information about which of the dancers' needs require special attention. This often involves improving aspects of dance technique, which, in turn, may help dancers to prevent disabling injuries, the most frequent cause of notoriously short dance careers. Biomechanics may also help dancers to assess fitness levels, to control overtraining or "burnout," and assist them and their teachers in the effective scheduling of practice and exercise sessions.
dc.language.iso	en
dc.publisher	J. Michael Ryan
dc.subject.mesh	Biomechanics
dc.subject.mesh	Dancing
dc.subject.mesh	Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
dc.subject.mesh	Electromyography
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Muscle Strength Dynamometer
dc.subject.mesh	Musculoskeletal Diseases
dc.subject.mesh	Physical Fitness
dc.subject.mesh	Resistance Training
dc.title	Dance biomechanics: a tool for controlling health, fitness, and training.
dc.type	Journal article
dc.identifier.journal	Journal of dance medicine & science : official publication of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science
refterms.dateFOA	2018-08-21T09:34:56Z
html.description.abstract	The need for superior performance in dance has impelled teachers and choreographers to use increasingly effective and sophisticated methods of preparation. To that end, such modalities ofbiomechanics as advanced motion-capture, muscle-function and muscle-strength techniques are being used to provide useful information about which of the dancers' needs require special attention. This often involves improving aspects of dance technique, which, in turn, may help dancers to prevent disabling injuries, the most frequent cause of notoriously short dance careers. Biomechanics may also help dancers to assess fitness levels, to control overtraining or "burnout," and assist them and their teachers in the effective scheduling of practice and exercise sessions.