Injury patterns in dancers

NewsBot · May 11, 2026

Relationship Between Compensated Turnout and Lower Extremity Injuries in Ballet Dancers: A Systematic Review
Honoka Ota et al
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 7 May 2026

Objective
To assess the relationship between compensated turnout (CTO) and lower extremity injuries in ballet dancers.
Design
Systematic review.
Methods
A systematic literature search was conducted on September 17, 2025, using PubMed, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Observational studies written in English were included if they described CTO in ballet dancers of all ages and genders and assessed lower extremity pain, injuries, or disorders. Risk of bias was evaluated using the Revised Risk of Bias Assessment Tool for Nonrandomized Studies and the Appraisal tool for Cross-Sectional Studies.
Results
Four studies involving 431 dancers met the inclusion criteria. Three studies reported significant associations between CTO and lower extremity injuries, whereas one study found no statistically significant relationship. The study with non-significant findings used different CTO measurement methods. Variations in measurement techniques and small sample sizes limited the strength and interpretability of the findings.
Conclusions
Increased CTO may be associated with a higher risk of lower extremity injuries in ballet dancers. Maintaining CTO within approximately 25°, based on findings from two included studies and previous research, may contribute to injury prevention. However, further research is needed due to methodological limitations and the small number of available studies.
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NewsBot · May 31, 2026

Prevalence, Incidence, and Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Classical Ballet Dancers: A Systematic Review
Letícia Gapski Lira et al
J Dance Med Sci. 2026 May 29:1089313X261446513.

Introduction: Classical ballet requires control, repetition and precise of movements, which increases the risk of musculoskeletal injuries when movements are executed incorrectly or under excessive load. This systematic review aimed to determine the prevalence and incidence of musculoskeletal injuries in classical ballet dancers and to identify the main affected body regions and associated risk factors. Methods: Systematic review study following PRISMA guidelines. Studies were selected from the databases Lilacs, Scielo, BVS, Medline, PubMed, and PEDro, using indexed terms (DeCS and MeSH). The research included observational studies reviews related to the analysis and risk of injuries in dancers of both sexes, published up to July 2023. Studies on other types of dance genres and clinical trials were excluded. The quality of the studies was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Level of Evidence tool. Results: A total of 46 articles were analyzed, covering 7310 dancers (23% male, 66% female, and 11% without sex specification), aged between 8 and 47.5 years. Most studies focused on young dancers (15-24 years). The distribution of injuries by experience level was: amateur (10.9%), pre-professional (41.3%), professional (39.1%), unspecified (2.2%) and studies including more than one experience level (6.5%). Across the included studies, musculoskeletal injuries were predominantly located in the lower limbs, with the ankle and foot representing the most frequently affected regions based on the proportion of injuries reported within the study samples. The main risk factors were overload (n = 17), hypermobility (n = 10), and psychosocial conditions (n = 9). Conclusion: The high prevalence and incidence of injuries among dancers highlight the importance of implementing preventive measures based on accurate diagnoses and the identification of risk factors. The ankle is the most affected area, with overload being the main associated risk factor.
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