Dance and Injuries

Dance Injuries Such as Acute and Overuse Injuries Can Develop from Repeated Spins and Lifting

Like other physical activity, dance comes with a risk of injury.  In dancers, injuries to the shoulder and arm are not as common as lower extremity injuries. However, acute and overuse injuries from repeated spins, lifting, and drops can lead to injury. Also, dance move that involves weight bearing on the shoulder and/or arm can produce atypical stresses to the shoulder joint and can also lead to injury.

Most Common Dance Injuries

• Rotator Cuff Tear
• Shin Splints
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Shoulder Spain
• Stress Fracture

You Can Prevent Dance Injuries by Warming Up Major Muscles Properly

One of the most important ways to prevent dance injuries is to take the time to properly warm up the major muscles of the body. If injury occurs, consult with chiropractor for proper care.

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Dr. Thomas Bui received his Bachelor of Science from Oregon State University in 1995, and Doctor of Chiropractic from Western States Chiropractic College in 1999.  Dr. Bui believes that relieving pain and optimizing his patients' health with a natural approach is the most rewarding gift.  Being a competitive salsa dancer, who also loves the great outdoors, Dr. Bui has a passion in helping patients with dance injuries in addition to sports, automobile accident and work-related injuries.  He uses diversified techniques and myofascial release techniques, combined with exercises and nutrition in his practice.  Dr. Thomas Bui speaks fluent Vietnamese and has been practicing in the states of Maryland and Virginia with physical therapy privileges since 1999.