In theater, “break a leg” is a phrase used to wish a performer luck. But for ballet dancers, it isn’t simply an expression but an occupational reality. The intense physical demands of ballet put ...

Objectives This study investigates how growth and maturation-related factors are associated with growth and bone injury risk in elite-level ballet students. Methods 506 full-time dance students ...

Between the white lab coat and the click of heels lies a shared focus: the body. Teresa Díaz Cardona knows this both personally and professionally. She is a physician specializing in physical medicine ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Dancers are famous for buckling down and getting through it. But a new openness about mental health has companies and schools focusing on their well-being, both physical and ...

For performing artists, overuse injuries tend to be some of the most common injuries UAB sports medicine physicians treat. These injuries are often caused by repetitive movements, high training volume ...

Have you ever watched "Dancing with the Stars," the popular television show? Since the start of this show there have been a great number of foot and ankle injuries. The most common types of dance ...