Regardless of the grace of their movement, dancers experience injuries more often than the lugs bucking heads on the rugby field or in the boxing ring. On average, dancers are only marginally fitter than the average person on the street, smoke far too much, and do not eat properly, yet still stretch their bodies to extreme levels in the name of performance, and not surprisingly suffer a litany of injuries. This book examines the impact of a variety of dance forms, and puts forth a program for improving training, building stamina, and reducing the risk of injury.

About the Author

Yiannis Koutedakis and N. C. Craig Sharp are the authors of The Fit and Healthy Dancer, published by Wiley.

Reviews
"...This book is both interesting and informative....there is muchin the content to benefit any teacher of movement and dance, aswell as full-time students and professionals..." (Dance Teacher,Volume 48, Number 7)

"...will undoubtedly be an excellent reference document for thedancer and the dance teacher..." (Physiotherapy in Sport)



Book Information
ISBN 9780471975281
Author Yiannis Koutedakis
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 567g
Dimensions(mm) 238mm * 157mm * 21mm