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Dancer Injuries

Aka: Dancer Injuries, Ballet Injuries

Epidemiology
1. Classical ballet ranks above contact sports for injury
  1. More injuries than football and hockey
Common Conditions
1. Ankle, Foot, knee injuries are most common
2. Eating disorders
3. Female athletic triad

Family Practice Notebook

Patients should address specific medical concerns with their physicians.

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 10/21/2007 and last published on 2/5/2012.

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