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THE EFFECTS OF THE 11+ DANCE PROGRAM
ON REDUCING THE RISK OF FOOT AND ANKLE
INJURIES FOR COLLEGIATE CONTEMPORARY
DANCERS
ABSTRACT Poster
RESEARCH BACKGROUND
This study explores the high prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries among
contemporary dancers. Dancers are often compared to high-performance athletes due
to the physically demanding nature of their work. However, there is a lack of tailored
LEE KA MAN medical support and injury prevention strategies for dancers. This study aims to
evaluate the effectiveness of the 11+ Dance Neuromuscular Prevention Program in
improving balance and ankle strength to reduce injury risks among dancers.
BSocSc (Hons) in Sports and
Recreation Management METHODOLOGY
Department of Sport and Recreation The study included 11 subjects aged 18-30 years old selected from students at the
Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and separated into an intervention group
(N=6) and a control group (N=5). After the program, subjects will undergo (1) a single-
leg hop test, (2) an isometric handheld ergometer, (3) a Modified Balance Error Scoring
OBJECTIVES System, and (4) a single-leg side jump test to test their balance, strength, and stability
to compare the pre-and post-test.
The study is designed to evaluate how FINDINGS
effective the 11+ Dance Program is in The results suggested no significant differences in strength, balance, and stability
enhancing balance and ankle strength abilities (P>0.05). The study found that while the 11+ dance program slightly improved
among collegiate contemporary dancers basic balance abilities, it did not significantly enhance complex balance or strength in
and the results aim to contribute valuable dancers, suggesting its duration may be insufficient to meet the demanding physical
insights into the study of effective injury needs of dance routines. The small sample size limits the ability to demonstrate
prevention strategies for dancers and significant differences in this study. However, the findings imply that while the 11+
healthcare professionals. dance program has potential, its current configuration and duration might be inadequate
for achieving significant improvements in balance and strength among dancers, and
the need for further research with larger sample sizes and possibly extended program
durations to validate and refine the intervention strategies.
ABOUT THE INVESTIGATOR
My name is LEE Ka Man. Driven by my passion, I am keen to understand and apply
therapeutic techniques in the sports field. It is with great pleasure that I had the
opportunity to work under Mr. Indy HO's supervision for my FYP. His guidance has
not only expanded my skills but also inspired me to pursue a career in the sports field.
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