Table 3.
Characteristics and severity of reported and self-reported injuries
| Characteristics | Reported Injuries n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Total injuries | 125 | |
| % dancers injured | 86.2 | |
| New | 104 | 83 |
| Recurrent | 21 | 16.8 |
| - Re injury | 8 | 38.1 |
| - Exacerbation | 13 | 61.9 |
| Acute | 51 | 40.8 |
| Overuse | 74 | 59.2 |
| Head/Neck | 4 | 3.2 |
| Trunk | 25 | 20 |
| Lower Limb | 85 | 68 |
| Upper Limb | 11 | 8.8 |
| Injury Severity | Reported as mean (SD) or n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Mean numerical pain score | 5.29 (1.91) | |
| Time-loss injuries: | n=74 | 59.2 |
| Full days off dance | 5.85 (6.37) (range: 1 - 42 days) |
|
| Non time-loss injuries: | n = 51 | 40.8 |
| Days of modified activity | 7.14 (5.49) (range: 0 - 28 days) |
|
| Activity modification: | ||
| none | n=1 | 2 |
| mild | n=7 | 14 |
| moderate | n=43 | 84 |
| severe | n=0 | 0 |
SD = standard deviation n = number