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{"title":"Injuries in Ballroom DanceSport: A Retrospective Study on Prevalence and Relation With Demographic Data.","authors":"Petra J H Keijsers,&nbsp;Iris Busscher,&nbsp;Hubertina J M J Crijns,&nbsp;René Ch T Ewals","doi":"10.1177/1089313X231178090","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X231178090","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>DanceSport is a variant of Ballroom dancing, a style that is performed as a couple dancing together. Although there are many participants worldwide, the amount of research on injuries done in this style of dancing is limited.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was obtaining information about the DanceSport Athletes in the Netherlands including anthropometrics, level, frequency and duration of dance training per week. Our second objective was to investigate injury prevalence and type of injuries.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>Retrospective questionnaire study.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>All 816 registered active dancers within the Dutch DanceSport Association received an online questionnaire with questions on anthropometrics, level of dancing, frequency and duration of dance training, and questions on injuries. The Chi-Square test was used to calculate differences between categorical variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 218 dancers (33.7%) completed the questionnaire, 107 males (49.1%), and 111 females (50.9%). The mean age for men was 42 ± 15.9 and 36 ± 15.1 for women. 176 dancers (80.7%) reported 1 or more injuries. Foot, ankle, and lower leg injuries were reported most frequently, 49 males (45.8%), and 60 females (54.1%). No significant difference was found in the total number of injuries for the variables sex (<i>P</i> = .761) and discipline (<i>P</i> = .225). Significantly more head and neck injuries were identified in female Standard dancers (<i>P</i> < .001) compared to male dancers. Also, Standard dancers have more back injuries compared to dancers in both disciplines (<i>P</i> < .009).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>With the described anthropometrics and an 80% lifetime prevalence of injuries, this group can be compared to other dance forms. Significant differences in injuries of the head and neck for female Standard dancers compared to male dancers and significantly more back injuries in Standard dancers compared to dancers in both disciplines were found. Future studies need to translate and validate existing questionnaires in Dutch for use in this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"194-202"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9579418","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":"Spinal Counts, Impact, and Partnering Movements in Ballet, Modern, and Hip Hop dance: A YouTube Video Analysis Study.","authors":"Erica D Henn,&nbsp;Samantha Lanza,&nbsp;Jatin P Ambegaonkar,&nbsp;Tina Smith,&nbsp;Matthew Wyon","doi":"10.1177/1089313X231178083","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X231178083","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Dancers have self-reported a link between spinal extension movements and low back pain (LBP). Researchers have not reported the total number or frequency that spinal movements occur in ballet, modern, or hip-hop dance classes or performances. The purpose of this study was to report the number of spinal movements dancers are exposed to in different dance environments.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>We analyzed 65 dance videos on YouTube.com for dance movements within 7 dance environments: ballet class and performance, modern class and performance, and hip-hop breaking, ciphers (large groups), and battles (\"1v1s\"). Two reviewers recorded counts of spinal (spinal flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation), impact (jumps, leaps, and falls), and partnering movements (lifts, catches, and leans). Data analyses were processed in Jamovi (the jamovi project, Sydney, Australia). We reported movement totals, percentages, frequency, ranges, means with standard deviations (SD), and medians with interquartile range (IQR). We calculated significant differences using Mann-Whitney U tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Video length ranged from 3 to 141 minutes (mean ± SD: 38.4 ± 38.3, range: 138). the average spinal extension movements ranged from 2 ± 0.8 to 7 ± 9.6 movements per minute across genres. Modern dance class had the most spinal flexion (89 ± 53.6), rotation (60 ± 40.8), and lateral flexion (74 ± 20.7) movements. Ballet performance had the most spinal extension movements (77 ± 69.8), jumps (74 ± 48), and leaps (19 ± 18.2). Hip-hop breaking had the highest number of falling movements (2 ± 2.3). Partnering movements were only present in ballet performance, modern dance performance, and hip-hop breaking environments.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Movements that increase LBP occur often in all 3 dance genres. Dancers can expect frequent exposure to spinal extension movements; therefore, we recommend strengthening back and core musculature for all dancers. We recommend that ballet dancers also strengthen their lower extremity muscles. For modern dancers, we recommend strengthening their obliques. For hip-hop dancers, we recommend increasing muscular power and muscular endurance.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"203-221"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9660943","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":"Validity and Reliability of the Pre-Adolescent Dance Injury and Participation Questionnaire (PADIP-Q).","authors":"Alli George,&nbsp;Amanda M Black,&nbsp;Patricia K Doyle-Baker,&nbsp;Melanie Kloetzel,&nbsp;Sarah J Kenny","doi":"10.1177/1089313X231183212","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X231183212","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Dancers generally begin training in a variety of styles at a young age. Across ages and levels of participation, dancers are at high risk for injury. Most available injury surveillance tools, however, have been developed for adult populations. Valid, reliable tools that monitor injury and exposure of pre-adolescent dance populations are limited. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the validity and reliability of a dance injury and participation questionnaire specifically for pre-adolescent private studio dancers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Four stages of validity and reliability testing assessed a novel questionnaire: initial design based on previous literature, expert panel review, cognitive interviews, and test-retest reliability. The target population was 8 to 12-year-olds who participate in at least 1 class/week at a private studio. Feedback from a panel review and cognitive interviews was incorporated. Test-retest analyses included Cohen's kappa coefficients and percent agreement for categorical variables, and intraclass correlation coefficients [ICCs (3,1)], absolute mean difference (md) and Pearson's correlation coefficients (<i>r</i>) for numerical data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The final questionnaire was comprised of 4 sections: demographics, dance training history, current dance participation (previous 1-year and 4-months), and dance-related injury history (previous 1-year and 4-months). Items with categorical responses estimated kappa coefficients from 0.32 to 1.00, and percent agreement between 81% and 100%. For items with numeric responses, ICC estimates ranged between .14 and 1.00, <i>r</i> values between .14 and 1.00, and the largest absolute md was 0.46. The 4-month recall sections revealed higher agreement than the 1-year sections.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This valid pre-adolescent dance injury and participation questionnaire demonstrates good to excellent reliability across all items. To support participant completions, assistance from a parent/guardian is suggested. To move dance epidemiology research forward among private studio dancers aged 8 to 12 years, employment of this questionnaire is therefore recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"222-231"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9689870","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":"Developing the Temporal and Order Characteristics of a Dance-Specific Star Excursion Balance Test (dsSEBT).","authors":"Samantha Beckman,&nbsp;James Brouner","doi":"10.1177/1089313X231184095","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X231184095","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Previous studies have made crucial steps toward developing a dance-specific balance test to challenge dancer's balance capabilities wherein positional characteristics, timing, as well as reach order were altered. However, the authentic performance nature of the protocols could be questioned.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The aim of this study was to examine the effects of different tempo and order variations on the previously developed Dance-Specific Star Excursion Balance Test (dsSEBT).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twenty- two female dancers voluntarily took part in the research (162.68 ± 6.57 cm; 61.35 ± 11.25 kg). This research looked at 3 different temporal variations as well as an alternate reach order, to the traditional order, to examine the effect it may have on individual spoke scores. Reach distances (% of limb length), center of pressure (cm²), and error scores were measured.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall, the varying tempos did not create a significant change in any of the variables measured (<i>P</i> = .067-1.00) which suggests that dancers have a unique ability to adapt to temporal changes due to the nature of ever-changing tempos in class and performance. Additionally, the new reach order did not affect the difficulty level of each individual spoke, which agrees with previous research suggesting that the crossed side and crossed front spokes are in fact the most challenging spokes for ballet and contemporary dancers to accomplish.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Results support the utilization of all 8 spokes of the dsSEBT in identifying balance deficits in this genre of dancers. The data collected in this study provides useful baseline measurements to further develop a reliable dance-specific dynamic balance test protocol to be used by ballet and contemporary dancers.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"232-240"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9689085","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 Safe and Feasible Online Dance Intervention for Older Adults With and Without Parkinson's Disease.","authors":"Camila Pinto,&nbsp;Caroline Figueiredo,&nbsp;Vinicius Mabilia,&nbsp;Thainara Cruz,&nbsp;Erica Rose Jeffrey,&nbsp;Aline Souza Pagnussat","doi":"10.1177/1089313X231186201","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X231186201","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Dancing is one way of maintaining an active lifestyle, and online dance interventions in group settings can be a solution when in-person classes are impossible. This study investigated the feasibility and potential clinical effects of an online dance program for older adults with and without Parkinson disease (PD). <b>Methods:</b> Participants attended 2 weekly dance classes in the same videoconference room for 2 months. The dance activities were mainly performed while seated (around 75%). Researchers monitored feasibility (ie, adherence, attendance, and technological barriers) and safety. Pre- and post-intervention assessments investigated self-perceptions, effects on emotional domains, quality of life, activity-specific balance confidence, lower-limb functional mobility, and PD non-motor symptoms. Individuals also reported their self-perceptions regarding technology usability, enjoyment, and social interaction. <b>Results:</b> Most of the participants with PD (n = 12) had moderate PD (Hoehn & Yahr score) and presented a greater risk of falls when compared to participants without PD (n = 14). Overall, we found a high rate of adherence (100%), attendance (87.5%-91.7%), and safety (100%) for both groups. No falls or near-falls occurred during the sessions. Only the PD group ameliorated emotional domains (anxiety and depression) and improved lower-limb functional mobility. All participants reported feeling safe and perceived benefits, although over a third of older adults with PD reported moderate difficulties in using technology and in socializing with the group. <b>Conclusion:</b> This online dance protocol is feasible, safe, and a potential strategy to improve clinical parameters in older adults and people with moderate PD.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"253-267"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9988628","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":"Evidence of the Effects of Dance Interventions on Adults Mental Health: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Jéssica Amaro Moratelli,&nbsp;Gabrielli Veras,&nbsp;Vanessa Bellani Lyra,&nbsp;Juliana da Silveira,&nbsp;Rafael Colombo,&nbsp;Adriana Coutinho de Azevedo Guimarães","doi":"10.1177/1089313X231178095","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X231178095","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Recent research has shown that dancing takes effect directly in improving mental health, by reducing rates of depression, anxiety, and enhancing the mood aspects in people of any age.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This systematic review aimed to search for evidence of the effects of dance interventions on adults' mental health.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The eligibility criteria of the studies were defined by following the PICOS strategy, considering the population, intervention, comparison, result, and the study design. Only randomized clinical trials, conducted in adults of both sexes, with results related to mental health, including depression and/or anxiety and/or stress and/or mood disorder were considered eligible for this review. The search was conducted using 5 databases: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, and ScienceDirect from 2005 to 2020. The Cochrane Collaboration tool was used to assess the risk of bias in randomized clinical trials. The synthesis and presentation of results followed the guidelines of the PRISMA model.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 425 selected studies, 10 randomized clinical trials were included in the review with a total of 933 participants between 18 and 62 years old. Studies included Dance Movement Therapy, Latin dance, tango, rumba, waltz, Nogma, quadrille, and Biodanza. The results indicate that regardless of style, adults who participated in dance interventions showed a reduction in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress compared to groups that did not participate in any type of intervention.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>In general, studies showed an unclear risk of bias in most items assessed. Based on these studies, it is possible to assume that the practice of dance contributes positively to the maintenance or improvement of mental health in adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"183-193"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9583663","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":"Perceptions and Attitudes Toward the Use of Wearable Technology in the Dance Studio Environment.","authors":"Valeriya Volkova,&nbsp;Reed Ferber,&nbsp;Kati Pasanen,&nbsp;Sarah Kenny","doi":"10.1177/1089313X231185054","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1089313X231185054","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Wearable technology (WT) has become common place in sport. Increased affordability has allowed WT to reach the wrists and bodies of grassroots and community athletes. While WT is commonly used by sport populations to monitor training load, the use of WT among dancers and dance teachers is unknown. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore the perspectives of dancers, dance teachers, and dance parents on using WT in the dance studio environment. <b>Methods:</b> Dancers (aged 14+), dance teachers (aged 18+), and dance parents (with a child <18 years registered in a dance program) were recruited from local dance studios (including those offering vocational programs and/or professional training opportunities), and dance retail stores. Participants provided informed consent/assent and completed a one-time online survey about their attitudes, self-efficacy, motivations, barriers, and current practices of using WT in the studio. <b>Results:</b> Sixty-seven participants (19 dancers, 32 dance teachers, and 16 dance parents) completed the survey. Attitudes toward using WT were similar across all groups (mean score range = 34-38/45). Thirteen dancers (68%), 29 teachers (91%), and 7 dance parents reporting on behalf of their children (47%) were permitted to use WT in the studio. Smartwatches were the most common WT used in the studio by dancers (7/9) and teachers (13/17), while dance parents reported that their children primarily used wristband activity trackers (3/4). Among all groups, the primary reason for using WT was to track personalized training data, with calories, total duration, and heart rate being the most important perceived metrics for improving dancing. <b>Conclusion:</b> Across all groups, attitudes toward WT were modest. Prevalence of WT use in the dance studio varied, with wrist-based gadgets being the most common. As WT research continues in dance populations, it will be important for future studies to consider studio permissions as well as participants' existing WT use practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":" ","pages":"241-252"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10255607","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":"Comparing Harmful Behaviors Among Dancers According to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Utilizing the RISQ.","authors":"Joshua Honrado,&nbsp;Cheongeun Oh,&nbsp;Linda Ryan,&nbsp;Marijeanne Liederbach","doi":"10.1177/1089313X231178088","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1089313X231178088","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>There is a dearth of information about whether lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) dancers, who often experience increased psychosocial risk factors, are at increased risk of engaging in harmful behaviors compared to their heterosexual cisgender counterparts. This study explores harmful behaviors dancers engage in according to their self-reported sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI), utilizing the validated Risky, Impulsive, and Self-Destructive Behavior Questionnaire (RISQ).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Three hundred sixty-four dancers from 7 elite dance entities in New York were contacted by e-mail to participate in the study. Sixty-six participants completed the study through a virtual questionnaire. Chi-square, ANOVA and independent <i>t</i>-test were utilized to assess statistical differences among RISQ outcomes in 4 SOGI groups: Cisgender Heterosexual Female (n = 20); Cisgender Heterosexual Male (n = 7); LGBTQ+ Female (n = 19); and LGBTQ+ Male (n = 20).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Chi-square comparing SOGI group frequency of participation within each of the RISQ behaviors revealed statistically significant difference with: difficulty stopping eating (<i>P</i> = .05); gambling illegally (<i>P</i> = .036); betting on sports, horses, or other animals (<i>P</i> = .036); buying expensive items that cannot be afforded at the spur of the moment (<i>P</i> = .019); and drinking 5 or more alcoholic drinks in 3 hours or less (<i>P</i> = .013). Between-group frequency comparison through ANOVA and independent t-test revealed: the LGBTQ+ Male group were 92% more likely to have unprotected sex with someone they just met or did not know well (<i>P</i> < .001) and 83% more likely to use hallucinogens, LSD, or mushrooms (<i>P</i> = .018); the LGBTQ+ Female and LGBTQ+ Male groups were 4.4 times more likely to buy drugs (<i>P</i> = .01) and 4.88 times more likely to think about killing themselves (<i>P</i> = .023); and both male groups were 12.8 times more likely to steal money (<i>P</i> = .006).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study found significant difference in RISQ scores based on a dancer's SOGI. Harmful behaviors should be taken into consideration when working to improve dancer patient outcomes and quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":"27 3","pages":"167-172"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9997508","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":"Gluteal Muscle Size and Quality in Professional Ballet Dancers Compared to Non-Dancing Athletes.","authors":"Rachael Mary McMillan,&nbsp;Susan Mayes,&nbsp;Jillianne Cook,&nbsp;Adam Ivan Semciw,&nbsp;Lindsey Marie Plass,&nbsp;Tania Pizzari","doi":"10.1177/1089313X231177161","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1089313X231177161","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Professional ballet dancers load their hips in extreme ranges of motion and commonly report hip pain. Evaluating gluteal muscle size and quality may help guide exercise programs. Objectives of this study were to compare gluteal muscle size and quality (fatty infiltration) in ballet dancers compared to athletes; and to investigate the relationship between gluteal muscle size and quality, and reports of hip-related pain.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study was a case-control design. Professional ballet dancers (current and retired, n = 49, mean age 35 years, range 19-63) and age and sex-matched athletes (current and retired, n = 49) underwent magnetic resonance imaging of both hips. Muscle cross-sectional areas (CSA) were obtained at standardized landmarks for gluteus maximus (GMax) and gluteus medius (GMed). Full muscle volume was calculated for gluteus minimus (GMin). Fatty infiltration was rated using the Goutallier classification system. Muscle size was compared between groups using linear mixed models. Fatty infiltration was compared using a mixed model binary logistic regression. Hip-related pain, participation status, limb side and sex were included as covariates.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Ballet dancers had significantly larger GMax (upper <i>P</i> < .01, middle <i>P</i> < .01, lower <i>P</i> = .01) and GMed (level of anterior inferior iliac spine <i>P</i> < .01, greater sciatic foramen <i>P</i> < .01) CSA and larger GMin volume (<i>P</i> < .01), when normalized to weight. There was no difference in fatty infiltration ratings between dancers and non-dancing athletes. Retired dancers and athletes reporting hip-related pain were more likely to have fatty infiltration in GMax lower (<i>P</i> = .04).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Gluteal muscles are larger in ballet dancers compared to athletes suggesting high-level loading of these muscles. There is no relationship between hip-related pain and gluteal muscle size. Dancers and athletes have comparable muscle quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":"27 3","pages":"119-129"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9997505","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 Exploratory Study on the Effect of 2 Brazilian Dance Protocols on Motor Aspects and Quality of Life of Individuals with Parkinson's Disease.","authors":"Jéssica Amaro Moratelli,&nbsp;Marcela Dos Santos Delabary,&nbsp;Vanessa Sanders Curi,&nbsp;Elren Passos-Monteiro,&nbsp;Alessandra Swarowsky,&nbsp;Aline Nogueira Haas,&nbsp;Adriana Coutinho de Azevedo Guimarães","doi":"10.1177/1089313X231178094","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1089313X231178094","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Due to its multiple benefits in Parkinson's Disease, Dance has been a widely recommended activity in rehabilitation. However, there is a gap in the literature on the use of Brazilian sytles in rehabilitation protocols. This study aimed to compare the effect of 2 different protocols of Brazilian dance, samba and forró, and samba on motor aspects and quality of life of individuals with Parkinson's disease.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In a nonrandomized clinical trial lasting 12 weeks, 69 individuals with Parkinson's disease participated in the study: forró and samba group (FSG = 23), samba group (SG = 23), and control group (CG = 23).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant improvements were found after SG intervention in the UPDRSIII and in the subitem quality of life mobility. In intra-group comparisons of FSG, significant differences were found in the subtype of quality of life discomfort. In the intergroup analysis, significant differences were found between CG, SG, and FSG in the communication sub-item, showing a greater increase in the scores of the groups that participated in the SG and FSG.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings of this study suggest that Brazilian dance practice is capable of improving the perception of some aspects of quality of life and motor symptoms in relation to controls in people with Parkinson's disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":46421,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dance Medicine & Science","volume":"27 3","pages":"153-159"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9997506","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}