Review article

https://doi.org/10.2478/10004-1254-63-2012-2170

Dance as a Risk Factor for Injuries and Development of Occupational Diseases

Nataša Janev Holcer ; Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Medicinski fakultet, Škola narodnog zdravlja „Andrija Štampar“, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Jasna Pucarin-Cvetković ; Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Medicinski fakultet, Škola narodnog zdravlja „Andrija Štampar“, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Jadranka Mustajbegović ; Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Medicinski fakultet, Škola narodnog zdravlja „Andrija Štampar“, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Eugenija Žuškin ; Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Medicinski fakultet, Škola narodnog zdravlja „Andrija Štampar“, Zagreb, Hrvatska

Abstract

Injuries and diseases can significantly affect the creativity and artistic performance. The link between working conditions and artistic performance had been recognised as early as the medieval age. Physically demanding performance arts such as dance can sometimes result in injuries, illnesses, inability to perform, and even end artist’s career. Dancers are exposed to specific risks and in need of specific medical care. Many dancers often stretch their physical capabilities and endurance and neglect their physical limitations. Their health problems include a number of work-related illnesses that range from stress and stage fright to metabolic and nutritional disorders. They also include musculoskeletal injuries due to overload training that are often the beginning of chronic health problems.

Keywords

dancers; preventive and diagnostic procedures

Hrčak ID:

83259

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/83259

Publication date:

15.6.2012.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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