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THE EFFECT OF 11+ DANCE PROTOCOL TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF ANKLE INJURIES IN

COLLEGIATE CONTEMPORARY DANCERS

ABSTRACT Poster

RESEARCH BACKGROUND

Dancers are used to train-related artistic skills, dancing drills, and techniques rather
than muscle strengthening. The practice increases the susceptibility to musculoskeletal
injury due to overuse, and performance exceeds anatomical limitations. Physical fitness
training has beneficial effects on injury prevention.

METHODOLOGY CHAN SIU LAM TABITHA
• 10 Contemporary dancers from HKAPA
• Control Group (n=4): pre & post-test BSocSc (Hons) in Sports and
• Intervention Group (n=6): pre & post-test & 11+ Dance Recreation Management
• 11+ Dance program: 5-weeks, once a week Department of Sport and Recreation
Tests:
1. Single Leg Side Hop,
2. Single Leg Hop, OBJECTIVES
3. Modified Balance Error Scoring System,
4. Handheld Dynamometer on ankle eversion & hip abduction, and To investigate the effect of the 11+ Dance
5. One-way repeated ANCOVA will be used. program in improving muscle strength,
balance, and stability, resulting in a
FINDINGS reduction in ankle injuries for collegiate
The study showed no significant differences. A similar core stabilization exercise contemporary dancers.
program (9 weeks) indicated a significant improvement in lower extremity muscle and
balance. One of the main differences was the duration of the program. Another similar
program, “FIFA 11+”, including core and lower extremity muscle training, demonstrated
a boost in static and dynamic balance and hop for distance. Thus, the “11+ Dance”
protocol consists of core muscle activation. The duration may be the major issue for
no significant improvement in the results.

ABOUT THE INVESTIGATOR

My name is Tabitha, and I specialize in sports therapy. I wish to continue working in
this field. After my WIL experiences, I found that I am very interested in on-field and
pitch-side medic support. Although I still have a lot to learn, I will try my best to work
and develop my skills to support my career and meet my goals in the future. I hope
more people know what sports therapy is and try to use our services. My supervisor
is Mr. Indy HO.

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