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THE EFFECTS OF 11+ DANCE ON REDUCING
THE RISK OF LATERAL ANKLE SPRAIN FOR

COLLEGIATE CONTEMPORARY DANCERS

ABSTRACT Poster

RESEARCH BACKGROUND

Acute ankle sprains are common among dancers, and persistent symptoms can
lead to functional instability and pain that can impact a dancer's performance and
career. Implementing injury prevention measures is critical to a dancer’s health and
performance. The 11+ dance program is based on existing evidence and focuses on
strength, balance, and correct posture to reduce the risk of injury.
SO KWUN WAH FRANK
METHODOLOGY

The study included 11 subjects aged 18-40 years old selected from students at the BSocSc (Hons) in Sports and
Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and separated into an intervention group Recreation Management
(N=6) and a control group (N=4). After the program, subjects will undergo (1) a single- Department of Sport and Recreation
leg hop test, (2) an isometric handheld ergometer, (3) a Modified Balance Error Scoring
System, and (4) a single-leg side jump test to test their balance, strength, and stability
to compare the pre-and post-test results.

FINDINGS OBJECTIVES
The results suggested no significant differences in strength, balance, and stability
abilities (P>0.05). However, the impact of intervention volume on program outcomes The preventive measures for dance-related
should be considered. As there is still a lack of relevance to dancers, it is unclear whether ankle sprains deserve attention so that
neuromuscular training (especially 11+ dance) can positively impact the incidence of dancers can maximise their abilities
injury in dancers. Therefore, more high-quality relevant evidence is needed. to pursue techniques without injury
and musculoskeletal discomfort during
ABOUT THE INVESTIGATOR training and performance.

• Are there any significant differences
I am SO Kwun Wah, Frank, a year 4 student studying the BSocSc (Hons) in Sports
and Recreation Management—Sport Therapy specialisation. I play basketball and table in strength, balance, and stability
tennis in my leisure time and learn about clinical approaches. My career goal is to between the 11+Dance group and
become a Sports Therapist, and I will try my best to put all my effort into the sports the control group over a 5-week
industry in Hong Kong. I appreciate my FYP supervisor, Mr. Indy HO’s insight and period?
advice for the FYP.

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