Dance Medicine in Practice

<p>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. </p><p>Specific chapters are devoted to focusing on the spine pelvis hips knees feet shoulders and arms. Each of these covers the following key aspects:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Anatomy: bone structure musculature and function. How each part of the body moves and how it responds under pressure</li> <p> </p> <li>Pitfalls: Common examples of bad practice and the effect that these can have on the body</li> <p> </p> <li>Self Analysis: How to become aware of and muscle groups and the capacity of each joint. </li> <p> </p> <li>Injury Prevention: Tips and advice on how to best avoid and prevent injury both in training and everyday life</li> <p> </p> <li>Exercises: Simple and effective methods of strengthening mobilising and relaxing joints and muscles</li> <p> </p> <li>Checklists: Dos and Don’ts for the best dance technique.</li> </ul><p>The best dancers know that looking after their bodies is the key to their success and <i>Dance Medicine in Practice </i>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. </p>