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{"title":"Relationship Among Upper, Middle, and Lower Thoracic Vertebrae and Upper and Lower Lumbar Vertebrae in Dancers During Arabesque.","authors":"Moe Nagashima, Tomoya Takabayashi, Takanori Kikumoto, Masayoshi Kubo","doi":"10.1177/1089313X241301262","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1089313X241301262","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Low back pain is a common disorder with high severity among dancers. Since Arabesque used in dance is more likely to cause lower back pain, it is important to prevent the onset of lower back pain during arabesque. Previous studies are investigating motion of the lumbar vertebrae during various tasks in targeting dancers. However, since the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae are connected, it is necessary to assess including motion of the thoracic spine. The purpose of this study was to clarify the relationship between the upper, middle, and lower thoracic vertebrae and the upper and lower lumbar vertebrae in dancers during arabesque. <b>Methods:</b> The participants were 13 university students with dance experience, and they performed double-standing and arabesque tasks. During the tasks, the positions of reflective markers attached to the spine (upper, middle, and lower thoracic vertebrae, and upper and lower lumbar vertebrae) were measured using a three-dimensional motion analysis system. The amount of change in the spinal angle of during standing and arabesque were calculated based on positions of spinal markers, and the relationship between the amount of change each spinal region (6 pairs) were analyzed by using Pearson's correlation test. <b>Results:</b> A significant negative correlation was observed between the amount of change in the angle of the middle thoracic vertebrae and the amount of change in the upper lumbar vertebrae (<i>r</i> = -.66, <i>P</i> = .013), which means that as the movement of the middle thoracic vertebrae increases, the movement of the upper lumbar vertebrae decreases. No significant correlation was observed between other spinal angles (<i>P</i> > .05). <b>Conclusion:</b> The results of this study suggest that increasing mobility in the middle thoracic vertebrae may be able to prevent hyperextension of the upper lumbar vertebrae, leading to the prevention of upper back pain in dancers.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"1089313X241301262"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142773534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of the Physiological and Psychological Impact of Ballet Performances Across Age Cohorts: An Observational Uncontrolled Case Study.","authors":"L W Judge, J Perkins, M Wells, O R Huffman, A Leger, R Fontenot, B Henriksen, D M Bellar","doi":"10.1177/1089313X241254269","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X241254269","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Ballet, epitomized by iconic seasonal performances such as \"The Nutcracker,\" combines artistic expression with considerable physical demands. This study investigated the physiological and psychological responses of ballet dancers to the demands of intensive training and performance, with a specific focus on \"The Nutcracker.\" <b>Methods:</b> Thirty- eight dancers volunteered for the study, including 6 youths (10.5 + 1.8 years, n = 6 female), 7 adolescents (15.4 + 1.1 years, n = 5 female), and 25 adults (21.1 + 2.1 years, n = 20 female). Employing an uncontrolled observational design, this pilot study tracked key biomarkers such as CK-MM for muscle damage and B-ALP for bone health, alongside psychological measures via PANAS-C/PANAS and DASS-21. <b>Results:</b> Significant findings included a post-performance reduction in cortisol and depression levels. <b>Conclusion:</b> These insights advocate for tailored strategies that address the multifaceted needs of dancers, acknowledging the intricate balance required to maintain peak performance and overall health within the demanding realm of professional ballet.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"240-248"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141261735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cueing Dancers to \"Externally Rotate From the Hips\" Improves Potentially Injurious Ankle Joint Angles and Contact Forces During a Demipointe Ballet Position.","authors":"Tessa Hulburt, Laura Santos, Katherine Moos, David Popoli, Kristen Nicholson","doi":"10.1177/1089313X241246601","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X241246601","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> The <i>demipointe</i> dance position puts the ankle at high risk of overuse injury and posteromedial ankle pain due to increased ankle valgus forces. Previous work has shown that creating lower limb external rotation intrinsic to <i>demipointe</i> with hip external rotation reduces foot pronation that causes ankle valgus stress. Therefore, the purpose of this work was to examine long axis rotation kinematics of the hip, knee, and ankle as well as the ankle joint contact forces in <i>demipointe</i> to better understand the biomechanical impact(s) of the specific cue to increase hip external rotation in this position. <b>Methods:</b> Three-dimensional motion capture and force plate data were collected from 23 contemporary or ballet pre-professional dancers (age: 19.94 ± 1.34 years) who each performed 3 dancer-selected (DS) <i>demipointe</i> positions and 3 <i>demipointes</i> with the cue to \"externally rotate from the hips.\" <b>Results:</b> The cue to increase hip external rotation resulted in significantly increased hip external rotation angle [DS: 37.5; 9.42° (median; interquartile range), Cued: 39.9; 10.8°, <i>P</i> < .0001)] and significantly reduced ankle eversion angle (DS: 8.13; 11.4°, Cued: 7.77; 10.3°, <i>P</i> = .023). However, total turnout angle was also significantly decreased (DS: 75.8; 7.91°, Cued: 75.4; 7.73°, <i>P</i> < .0001), which is undesirable for proper esthetic performance of <i>demipointe</i>. Total ankle joint force remained unchanged, but ankle eversion force was significantly reduced (DS: 15.3; 4.18 %bodyweight (BW), Cued: 14.7; 4.99 %BW, <i>P</i> < .0001) with use of the cue. <b>Discussion/Conclusion:</b> Utilization of a cue to increase hip external rotation was successful in increasing hip contribution to turnout angle and reducing injurious ankle eversion force. Further coaching using this cue may allow dancers to produce these advantageous mechanics while maintaining turnout angle.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"211-218"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140852835","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A 12-Week Ballroom Dance Training Improves Physical Fitness Performance More Than Walking Training in Older Women, Regardless of Vitamin B12 or D Adequacy.","authors":"Anderson da Silva Honorato, Bruna Prado Gomes, Fabiana Cristina Scherer, Camila Pereira, Hélio Sanches Junior, Timothy Gustavo Cavazzotto, Crisieli Maria Tomeleri, Denilson de Castro Teixeira","doi":"10.1177/1089313X241248492","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X241248492","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to compare the effects of Ballroom Dancing (BD) versus Walking Training (WT) on the physical fitness performance in physically independent older women with adequate or inadequate levels of vitamins B12 and D.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Forty-three sedentary women aged 68.5 ± 6.5 years, were allocated to the BD (n = 23) or WT (n = 20) groups. They took part in a 12-week intervention, performed 3 times a week, for about 50 minutes with moderate effort intensity. Data were collected through <i>Short Physical Performance Battery</i> (SPPB), 6 minutes Walk Test (6MWT), Hand Grip Test (HGT), Isokinetic tests for lower limbs and blood tests to detect serum levels of vitamins B12 and D.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The BD group performed better after the intervention in relation to the WT in the Sit and Stand Test (SST) (BD pre = 3.1 score vs post = 3.8 score; WT pre = 2.8 score vs post = 3.4 score; <i>P</i> = .02) and in the Peak Torque 180° extension (PKTOQ 180° extension) (BD pre = 56.7 Nm vs post = 61.2 Nm, WT pre = 56.7 Nm vs post = 56.1; <i>P</i> < .01).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A time effect was observed in all other variables, with the exception of HGT. Both interventions improved physical fitness performance, regardless of the adequacy of vitamins B12 and D, but the older women from BD obtained significant improvements in more variables than the WT.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"219-230"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140869714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Injury Prevalence Among Elite Adolescent Ballet Dancers is not Affected by Frequency of Questionnaire Administration: A 6-Month Exploratory Prospective Study.","authors":"Rogier M van Rijn, Valeriya G Volkova, Meghan L Critchley, Janine H Stubbe, Sarah J Kenny","doi":"10.1177/1089313X241256549","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X241256549","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre Questionnaire on Health Problems (OSTRC-H) is a valid and reliable registration method for self-reported injuries and is regularly used among dancer populations. Monthly questionnaire administration is acceptable in athlete populations but has not been evaluated in dancers. The aim of this exploratory study was to assess the influence of weekly versus monthly administration of the OSTRC-H on estimated injury outcomes among elite adolescent ballet dancers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants (n = 103) were prospectively followed for 6 months and completed the OSTRC-H online, evaluating perceived consequences of self-reported health problems during the previous week and the previous 4 weeks, respectively. Four definitions of dance-related injury were utilized: (1) all complaints, (2) substantial, (3) medical attention, and (4) time-loss injuries. Descriptive statistics estimated: (1) the number of injuries reported (count), (2) average injury prevalence [proportion, 95% confidence intervals (CI)], (3) average severity score (0-100), and (4) days of time loss (count) for each injury definition. The 4 outcome measures were then compared between weekly and monthly registration with paired sample <i>t</i>-tests (<i>P</i> < .05) and overlapping 95% CI.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant difference between the number of all complaints injuries (weekly: 133; monthly: 94; <i>P</i> < .001) and substantial injuries (weekly: 64; monthly: 45; <i>P</i> = .012) was found. Regardless of injury definition, there were no significant differences between injury prevalence, severity scores, and days of time loss when reported weekly versus monthly.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Monthly administration of the OSTRC-H is an acceptable method to estimate injury prevalence, severity scores, and days of time loss amongst elite adolescent ballet dancers.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"249-255"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141296914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"\"A Letter of Appreciation and Suggestions: Improving Methodological Rigor and Questionnaire Design in Ballet Dance Injury Research\".","authors":"Sakshi Sadhu, Ramesh Chandra Patra","doi":"10.1177/1089313X241255270","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X241255270","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> The research paper provides valuable insights into the perspectives of adolescent ballet dancers regarding dance-related injuries. The authors' work is commendable, but several methodological improvements could enhance the study's accuracy and reliability. As a researcher with similar interests, I offer suggestions to strengthen the data collection and analysis process. <b>Methods:</b> Original Approach: The study utilized an online survey for data collection, suitable for close-ended questions but less ideal for qualitative research. Suggested Improvements: Data Collection Method: One-on-one interviews, either structured or semi-structured, are recommended to obtain more accurate and in-depth responses.Sample Size: The original sample size of 15-30 participants is appropriate for direct interactions. However, for online surveys, a larger sample size of approximately 246 participants is recommended. This calculation is based on recent findings showing a prevalence rate of 79.8% in full-time and 63.2% in part-time ballet dancers in Australia, using a 95% confidence interval. Questionnaire Design: The original questionnaire was constructed from a literature review. To improve its quality, input from a focus group of experts should be incorporated. A shorter, clearer, and well-structured questionnaire is suggested to minimize bias. <b>Results:</b> By adopting these methodological enhancements, the study could achieve more reliable and comprehensive data. The inclusion of open-ended questions would provide deeper insights into the dancers' experiences and improve the impact and relevance of the research findings. <b>Conclusions:</b> The research paper offers valuable perspectives on dance-related injuries among adolescent ballet dancers. With the proposed methodological improvements, the study can yield more robust and insightful data, contributing significantly to the understanding of injury experiences in this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"267-268"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141261191","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Must The Show Go On? A Qualitative Study Exploring Barriers And Enablers To Manual Therapists' Care Of Dancers.","authors":"Paula Andrade, Oliver P Thomson","doi":"10.1177/1089313X241255441","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X241255441","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Dance Medicine is a growing discipline, and healthcare for dancers requires appreciating particularities of their artistic craft. Manual therapists (MTs) are often dancers' first choice when seeking care. Whilst dancers' experiences of injury and healthcare have been extensively researched, little is known of MTs' perspectives of caring for them.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to gain an understanding of MTs' perspectives of caring for dancers. Communication, treatment strategies and obstacles to a successful therapeutic alliance were examined to broaden knowledge and improve care.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a qualitative study using Grounded Theory as a framework for data collection and analysis. A purposive sample of 8 participants was recruited-physiotherapists, chiropractors, and osteopaths with 2+ years' experience of treating dancers. Data collection was conducted via semi-structured interviews, which were transcribed verbatim, anonymized, member checked, and later analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Data analysis constructed 3 categories which described the range of participants' experiences. Two categories were identified-(i) <i>A Strangled Industry</i> and (ii) <i>Be-all End-all Patients-</i>and found to culminate in a core category: (iii) <i>Beyond Hands-on</i>, which exemplified MTs' attempts to address clinical challenges.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>MTs experience several challenges when providing healthcare to dancers. These encompass psychosocial aspects relating to dancers' internal world and the dance industry environment. It suggests that caring for dancers demands comprehensive, collaborative, and psychologically informed approaches. Emphasis should also be given to developing and implementing dance-specific pain science for all stakeholders.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"256-266"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141301817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Evaluation of the Sharing Dance Public School Program on Physical Literacy.","authors":"Jeffrey D Graham, Stephanie Babij, Chloe Bedard, Emily Bremer, Ashleigh Powell, Kelly P Arbour-Nicitopoulos, Matthew Y W Kwan, John Cairney","doi":"10.1177/1089313X241254142","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X241254142","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Physical literacy (PL) is a multidimensional concept that includes the domains of movement competence, positive affect, social participation, and the confidence, motivation, and knowledge and understanding necessary for regular engagement in physical activity. The <i>Sharing Dance Public School Program</i> was created by Canada's National Ballet School specifically designed to promote PL through dance. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the program to improve PL in grade 4 to 6 children over the course of a school year. <b>Methods:</b> Children were initially recruited from two schools including an intervention and a control school. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, data collection was prematurely terminated which resulted in baseline and mid-point data from the intervention group only. As such, participants included 57 children (<i>n</i> = 28 females, <i>M_ag</i>_e = 10.34 ± 0.85 years) that engaged in the dance program once per week for 50 minutes. Assessments of PL included a direct measure of movement competence (PLAYfun) and a self-report measure (survey) to assess the other domains of PL. <b>Results:</b> Significant improvements were found in movement competence. However, significant decreases were found for fun and enjoyment, confidence, and social participation. No changes were observed for knowledge and understanding or overall PL. <b>Conclusions:</b> Findings from the present study are encouraging as they provide initial evidence for the support of community-based PL programs, such as the <i>Sharing Dance Public School Program</i>, to help children develop their movement competence. Future research is needed to further evaluate the effectiveness of the <i>Sharing Dance Public School Program</i> over a school year, and when compared to a control group, as was initially intended.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"231-239"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141200849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effects of 11+ Dance on Physiological Parameters in Adolescent Ballet Dancers: A Randomized Controlled Equivalence Trial.","authors":"Nico Kolokythas, George S Metsios, Shaun M Galloway, Nick Allen, Matthew A Wyon","doi":"10.1177/1089313X241300567","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1089313X241300567","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> The use of neuromuscular interventions in sports induce meaningful motor performance in strength, sprint and power. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the \"11+ Dance\" exercise program versus normal training (control) on possible adaptations in power, lower-body strength, and inter-limb asymmetry in adolescent ballet dancers. <b>Study Design:</b> Prospective randomized controlled trial. <b>Methods:</b> Dancers (n = 76) from a pre-professional ballet school volunteered for this study. Data from the two trials (pilot and main trials) were combined to protect the results from possible learning effect of the intervention. Participants were randomly assigned to either the 11+ Dance intervention (n = 38) or Control (n = 38). Participants completed at least 21 sessions over 7-9 weeks. The 11+ Dance intervention consisted of neuromuscular-based exercises, whereas the Control group carried out their normal routine. Baseline and post intervention outcome measures included countermovement jump (CMJ), reactive strength index (RSI), isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP), and inter-limb asymmetry (ASYM). <b>Results:</b> Non-statistically significant improvements were noted for both 11+ Dance and control groups across outcome measures; CMJ <i>F</i>(1, 66) = 3.52, <i>P</i> = .065, <math><mrow><msubsup><mi>η</mi><mi>p</mi><mn>2</mn></msubsup></mrow></math> = .051 (14% vs 8%), RSI <i>F</i>(1, 65) = 1.02, <i>P</i> = .316, <math><mrow><msubsup><mi>η</mi><mi>p</mi><mn>2</mn></msubsup></mrow></math> = .015 (6% vs 13%), and IMTP <i>F</i>(1, 67) = 1.7, <i>P</i> = .197, <math><mrow><msubsup><mi>η</mi><mi>p</mi><mn>2</mn></msubsup></mrow></math> = .025 (23% vs 18%). ASYM (<i>F</i>[1, 63] = .109, <i>P</i> = .743, <math><mrow><msubsup><mi>η</mi><mi>p</mi><mn>2</mn></msubsup></mrow></math> = .002) (24% vs 15%). No statistically significant interaction for adherence was revealed for all the parameters. <b>Conclusion:</b> The 11+ Dance intervention elicited similar physiological adaptations as the Control group. Larger longitudinal studies are needed to investigate the efficacy of the 11+ Dance on injury incidence and severity as current evidence suggests prophylactic programs such as the 11+ Dance have an effect on injury prevention.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"1089313X241300567"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142751071","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Negative Body Image and Limited Nutrition Knowledge among Collegiate Dancers Signals Need for Screening and Support.","authors":"Crystal C Douglas, Mackinsey Shahan, Simone P Camel, Sara Vogel","doi":"10.1177/1089313X241297770","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X241297770","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> The collegiate environment may exacerbate body image issues and eating disorders (EDs) among dancers. This study seeks to evaluate the complex relationships between body image perceptions, risk of EDs, and nutrition knowledge among collegiate dancers. <b>Methods:</b> A convenience sample of collegiate dancers was recruited via announcements, flyers, and email to complete the Body Image Assessment Scale-Body Dimensions (BIAS-BD), anthropometrics, and an electronic survey evaluating ED risk (Eating Attitudes Test; EAT-26), nutrition knowledge, and dietary habits. Body distortion (perceived vs actual size) and dissatisfaction (perceived vs ideal size) were measured. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and <i>t</i>-tests for group and gender-specific data. <b>Results:</b> Thirty-eight collegiate dancers (82% female, 79% with a healthy BMI) participated in the body image assessment. Females (n = 31) exhibited body distortion (<i>P</i> = .006) with a mean BMI = 22.05, mean perceived BMI = 23.27, and a mean ideal BMI = 21.78. Body dissatisfaction was identified but not statistically significant. Males' perceptions of females' ideal BMI = 25.16 were significantly higher than the females' own perceptions (BMI = 21.78, <i>P</i> = .033). No significant body distortion or dissatisfaction was observed among males (n = 7). Female perceptions of the ideal male BMI = 23.96 aligned closely with males' self-views. On the EAT-26, females (n = 28) average score was 11.82, indicating higher risk than males (n = 4), whose average score was 7.75. High ED risk was identified in 18.75% of participants (EAT-26 scores ≥ 20). Nutrition knowledge was limited, with <50% correct responses. The majority sought dietary advice from peers (65.7%) or friends (57.1%), with 37.1% following restrictive diets (eg, vegan, pescatarian, lactose-free). <b>Conclusion:</b> Collegiate female dancers demonstrated body distortion and ED risk despite maintaining a healthy BMI. The limited nutrition knowledge, reliance on non-expert nutrition advice, and tendency towards restrictive eating patterns observed with increased ED risk is worrisome. Thereby necessitating educational interventions focused on nutrition and body image to maintain the dancers' health.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"1089313X241297770"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142668863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}