Recently added articles from Journal of Dance Medicine & Science:
From the editors.(Introduction)
Oct 01, 2008; ... This issue of the Journal of Dance Medicine & Science is unique in a way that affords us an opportunity to address a question that may have occurred to you at one time or another, namely "How are the articles that appear in any one issue selected?" Essentially, there is no ...
Measurement of turnout in dance research a critical review.(Report)
Oct 01, 2008; ... Abstract Turnout measurement procedures, results, and reporting formats vary in dance medicine and science research, making comparisons difficult. It is agreed that turnout results from summative contributions of the hip, knee, lower-leg, and the foot-ankle complex. However, the ...
Assessing turnout in university dancers.(Original Article)(Report)
Oct 01, 2008; ... Abstract The purpose of this study was to test practical procedures for assessing total turnout in dancers' lower extremities. Passive, active and best turnout measurements were taken for 17 first-year dancers in a selective university program, using measurement protocols ...
Reliability and validity of goniometric turnout measurements compared with MRI and retro-reflective markers.(Original Article)(magnetic resonance imaging)
Oct 01, 2008; ... Abstract There is no consensus on a valid and reliable method of measuring turnout. However, there is a building awareness that such measures need to exist. Total turnout is the sum of hip rotation, tibial torsion, and contributions from the foot. To our knowledge, there has ...
Scand J Med Sci Sports: Operative treatment of stress fractures of the proximal second metatarsal.(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2008; ... Proximal stress fractures of the second metatarsal are rare; they have been reported mainly in classical ballet dancers. Non-operative treatment has usually led to good results and rapid return to full activities. This study presents a series of nine such cases. The patients were all ...