10 MILLION SPORTS INJURIES PER YEAR IN UNITED
STATES POINTS TO A SIGNIFICANT NEED FOR INJURY PREVENTION EDUCATION
INITIATIVES
According to the Merck Manual of Medical
Information for Sports Injuries: "More than 10 million sports injuries are
treated each year in the United States." The seriousness of this problem
points to the need for education initiatives which target injury prevention.
One of the most significant factors which relates to the mechanism of joint
stress and injury is available information on correct postural alignment.The
subject of fundamental movement mechanics as a prerequisite to sports specific
training is demonstrated in many top level eastern bloc development programs in
sports such as gymnastics. In eastern Bloc countries, classical ballet based
choreography training provides a foundation for the correct execution of
technical sports specific movement. Classical ballet training is considered to
be the most advanced movement mechanics training in the world, providing a
foundation for the development of joint strength, postural alignment and
precision control of the human frame in space.
In an effort to reduce injuries in dance and sports development programs, a
resource has been constructed to introduce information on classical ballet
based postural ideals and alignment problems which contribute to the mechanism
of joint stress and many common injuries. To access this educational resource
on the web, visit:
http://www.sportballet.com/injuryprevention.html
Contact: Stephen M. Apatow
Dance & SportScience Information Network
Eastern United States: (203) 668-0282 Western United States: (775) 884-4680
Internet: http://www.sportballet.com
Email: info@sportballet.com
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