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Dance Medicine from A to Z

Dance medicine terms explained clearly and put into the context of dance and prevention.

CENIT Glossary

Putting knowledge in context, not just defining it.

This glossary provides general knowledge in a prevention context and does not replace medical or therapeutic advice. For pain or injury, we recommend consulting a physician or physiotherapist – for example via the ta.med directory.

Fundamentals

3 terms

Interdisciplinary Care→Interdisciplinary care refers to the coordinated collaboration of different disciplines – such as medicine, physiotherapy, sports science, and dance pedagogy – in the care of dancers. …moreScreening→In a dance medicine context, screening refers to a systematic assessment of dancers – typically at the start of a season or training phase – with the aim of identifying individual injury risk factors early on. …moreDance Medicine→Dance medicine is a specialised, interdisciplinary field concerned with the health, injury prevention, and medical care of dancers across all styles, age groups, and performance levels. …more

Injury & Prevention

7 terms

Disc-Related Issues→Hip Impingement (FAI)→Hypermobility→Return-to-Dance→Stress Fracture→Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome→Tendinopathy→

Physiology & Health

6 terms

Amenorrhea→Bone Density & Stress Reaction→Load Management→Periodization→RED-S→Warm-Up vs. Static Stretching→

Mental Health

4 terms

Body Image→Burnout→Perfectionism in Competitive Dance→Performance Anxiety→

Anatomy & Technique

4 terms

Dorsiflexion→En Pointe / Pointe Readiness→Knee Hyperextension→Turnout (en dehors)→

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