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1 online resource (xiv, 248 pages) |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Summary |
Dance Medicine in Practice is the complete physical textbook for dance, written specifically to help dancers understand the anatomy, function and care of their bodies. Specific chapters are devoted to focusing on the spine, pelvis, hips, knees, feet, shoulders and arms. Each of these covers the following key aspects: Anatomy: bone structure, musculature, and function. How each part of the body moves and how it responds under pressure; Pitfalls: common examples of bad practice and the effect that these can have on the body; Self analysis: how to become aware of and muscle groups and the capacity of each joint.; Injury prevention: tips and advice on how to best avoid and prevent injury both in training and everyday life; Exercises: simple and effective methods of strengthening, mobilising and relaxing joints and muscles; Checklists: dos and don'ts for the best dance technique. The best dancers know that looking after their bodies is the key to their success, and Dance Medicine in Practice also covers how to ensure the best possible nutrition, plan and manage training schedules, and ensure that injuries are kept to a minimum both in frequency and impact. It is the best possible companion to a life in dance. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-240) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction : How to use this book -- 1: The body: the basis for dance : Everything needs a name -- the anatomical nomenclature of movement : The neutral stance -- the starting position for movement ; Body axes and body planes -- the geometry of the human body ; The nomenclature of movement ; The organization of the body -- The composition of tissues : Composition -- the principle is always the same ; The different types of tissue -- the difference is in the detail ; Regeneration and adaptation -- tissue is constantly changing -- The skeletal system: bones, cartilage and joints : Bones ; Cartilage ; Joints -- The muscles -- the motor of movement : Structure ; Function ; The different types of muscle fibre -- The nervous system -- the body's conductor : Structure ; Function -- 2: The spine: the whole is more than the sum of its parts : 3D Anatomy : Structure ; The spinal regions and their special characteristics ; 3D function ; Movements of the spine ; Musculature ; The architecture of the spine ; Breathing -- Dance in focus: load and overload : Load ; Overload -- Pitfalls in dance : Hyperlordosis -- a strain on the back ; The "overly-straightened" back ; The "relaxed" posture ; Scoliosis -- suitable for dance? -- A closer look -- self-analysis : Form and mobility ; Function ; Strength and stability -- Tips and tricks for prevention : In everyday life ; Specific exercises ; In training -- 3: The pelvis as the centre : 3D anatomy : Structure ; 3D function ; Movements of the pelvis ; Musculature -- Dance in focus: load and overload : Load ; Overload -- Pitfalls in dance : Forced turnout -- the effect on the pelvis ; Tuck under of the pelvis ; One-sided training -- increased pelvic torsion -- A closer look -- self-analysis : Form and mobility ; Function and stability -- Tips and tricks for prevention : In everyday life ; Specific exercises ; In training -- 4. The hip: a joint with consequences : 3D anatomy : Structure ; 3D function ; Hip movements ; Musculature -- Dance in focus: load and overload : Load ; Overload -- Pitfalls in dance : Forced turnout -- the effect on the hip joint ; High extension of the legs -- pain in the groin ; Hypermobility in the hip -- hip dysplasia -- A closer look -- self-analysis : Form and flexibility ; Function -- Tips and tricks for prevention : In everyday life ; Specific exercises ; In training -- 5. Standing firm: the knee as coordination unit : 3D anatomy : Structure ; 3D function ; Movements in the knee joint ; Musculature ; Leg shapes -- Dance in focus: load and overload : Load ; Overload -- Pitfalls in dance : Forced turnout -- the effect on the knee joint ; The uncontrolled plié ; Hyperextended knees -- A closer look -- self-analysis : Form and flexibility ; Function ; Tips and tricks for prevention ; In everyday life ; Specific exercises ; In training -- 6. The foot as a base : 3D anatomy : Structure ; 3D function ; The arches of the foot ; Terminology of foot movement ; The joints of the foot ; Musculature ; Foot shapes -- Dance in focus: load and overload : Load ; Overload -- Pitfalls in dance : Rolling in -- the functional hyperpronated foot ; Point and relevé -- the great range of motion in the foot ; The deep plié -- too much tension is harmful ; Pes cavus -- a high arch with problems ; On pointe, but when? -- A closer look -- self-analysis : Form and flexibility ; Function ; Strength and stability -- Tips and tricks for prevention : In everyday life ; Specific exercises ; In training -- 7. Shoulders and arms: stability despite mobility : 3D anatomy : Structure ; The joints ; 3D function ; Movements of shoulder and the arm ; Musculature -- Dance in focus: load and overload : Load ; Overload -- Pitfalls in dance : Raised shoulders ; Pulled back shoulder blades -- A closer look -- self-analysis : Form and flexibility ; Function -- Tips and tricks for prevention : In everyday life ; Specific exercises ; In training -- 8. Dancing with heart and soul : Demands on the psyche : Impact on the dance class ; Different forms of dance correction ; No dance studio without a mirror? -- Dancing as a profession and as a mission : Working conditions in dance schools and dance companies ; Maintaining a healthy balance -- Life after dance -- 9. Nutrition: an important aspect of training : The components of nutrition : Carbohydrates -- the body's energy supply ; Fat -- unloved by necessary ; Protein -- the body's building material ; Vitamins, minerals etc. -- Drinking -- the body's source of water : Dehydration is unhealthy ; What and when to drink -- Eating disorders -- it's all about weight : Supply and demand -- energy balance determines body weight ; Types of eating disorders ; Physiological consequences -- 10: Dance and growth : The basics of growth : Growth takes place in the bones ; Growth happens in spurts ; Every age is different ; Specialties in growth -- All in good time -- what can be trained, and when? : Flexibility ; Coordination ; Strength ; Endurance ; Advice on training during growth -- Growth and dance have an impact on each other : Growth can help young dancers ; Challenges for young dancers -- 11: Help and self-help: dealing with injuries : Inflammation and healing -- the natural course of injuries : Inflammation ; The healing process -- First aid in the dance studio ; Muscle injuries : Sore muscles ; Muscle cramps ; Muscle spasm and myogelosis ; Pulled muscles and muscle fibre tears -- Tendon injuries : Tendon insertion problems ; Tendinitis and tenosynovitis -- Bone injuries : Periostitis ; Bone fractures ; Osteoporosis -- a cause of stress fractures -- Each injury has consequences -- 12. Dancing the smart way: how to plan training : Flexibility -- stretching is a part of dance : Stretching -- many methods ; Timing is important -- when is stretching effective? -- Endurance -- the basis for high performance : Energy production -- it's all about oxygen ; Stamina -- the basis for healthy dancing ; Endurance through (dance) training -- Warming up and cooling down : Warming up ; Cooling down -- Training -- timing matters : Training boosts the body ; Training at the right time ; Overtraining is not uncommon ; Training and rehearsal planning -- tuning in professional dance schools and companies -- Recovery -- after dancing is before dancing : One thing at a time -- regeneration takes place in stages ; Sensible regeneration improves fitness -- Building up and easing down : Building up -- the art of gradual increase ; Easing down -- step-by-step reduction. |
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Concurrent user level: 1 user |
| Language |
Text in English, translated from German. |
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Dancing injuries.
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Dancing injuries. |
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Dancers -- Health and hygiene.
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Dancers -- Health and hygiene. |
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Dancers. |
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Sports medicine.
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Sports medicine. |
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Electronic books.
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| Added Title |
Tanzmedicin in der Praxis. English https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2013021375
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Simmel, Liane. Tanzmedicin in der Praxis. English. Dance medicine in practice 9780415809382 (DLC) 2013015306 (OCoLC)802325339 |
| ISBN |
9781136483752 (electronic book) |
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1136483756 (electronic book) |
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9780203135112 (ebook) |
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0203135113 (e-book) |
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9780203135112 (e-book) |
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1306111897 (e-book) |
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9781306111898 (e-book) |
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9781136483769 |
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1136483764 |
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9780415809382 (hardback ; alkaline paper) |
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041580938X (hardback ; alkaline paper) |
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9780415809399 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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0415809398 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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