Prevention of Injuries in the Young Dancer (Contemporary Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine)

This practical resource discusses the numerous physical, psychological, and medical issues pertaining to the young dancer as they relate to injury prevention. Chapters on injury are arranged anatomically and cover etiology, diagnosis, treatment strategies, and rehabilitation. Additional chapters cover screening, nutrition, training technique, and the role of the physical therapist.

Prevention of Injuries in the Young Dancer is an essential resource with regard to the challenges facing aspiring young dancers. It is relevant reading for dance medicine, sports medicine, and orthopedic professionals, as well as dancers, their parents, and especially those persons who promote their careers.

Ruth Solomon, BA, Professor Emerita, University of California, Santa Cruz, Department of Theater Arts, Soquel, CA, USA, John Solomon, PhD, Professor , University of California, Santa Cruz, Soquel, CA, USA, Lyle J. Micheli, MD, Director, Division of Sports Medicine, O’Donnell Family Professor of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA, Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA