Professional ballet dancers'experience of injury and osteopathic treatment in the UK: A qualitative study

Pollard-Smith, T and Thomson, O P (2017) Professional ballet dancers'experience of injury and osteopathic treatment in the UK: A qualitative study. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 21. pp. 148-156.

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Abstract

Objectives Professional dancers suffer significant musculoskeletal injuries during the course of their careers. Treatment-seeking behaviour is important in all patient populations, yet is rarely investigated amongst professional dancers. This qualitative study aimed to form a better understanding of how dancers decide to seek treatment, and in particular to explore their experiences of receiving osteopathic care for their injuries. Methods A qualitative study design using grounded theory was used as a methodological framework for data collection and analysis. Semi-structured interviews were used to explore professional dancers'experience of injury and decision-making to seek professional healthcare. Results Five themes were constructed that explain and describe dancers'experience of injuries and their views and perspectives of treatment, these were; the growing dancer, the fear factor, learning to cope, effective treatment, and returning autonomy. Conclusion The personal development of each dancer consisted of an amalgam of internal and external pressures. These pressures combine with experiences of pain and injury to influence a dancer's decision-making behaviour when injured and deciding to seek treatment. The study also provide factors relevant in the effective treatment of dancers, and outlined participants'preference for a global physical approach to assessment and treatment of their musculoskeletal pain. © 2016 Elsevier Ltd

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	Adaptation, Psychological,Article,Athletes,Ballet dancers,Dancing,Fear,Female,Humans,Injury,Male,Manipulation, Osteopathic,Musculoskeletal Diseases,Occupational Diseases,Osteopathic medicine,Osteopathy,Patient Acceptance of Health Care,Performing arts med
Depositing User:	Dr Hilary Abbey
Date Deposited:	21 Dec 2020 13:01
Last Modified:	26 Sep 2023 13:16
URI:	https://uco.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/41

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