A kinetic analysis of the triple step in recreational swing dancers

Wells, Meredith; Yang, Feng

doi:10.1080/14763141.2021.1898669

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“…Additionally, it is imperative to systematically determine the biomechanical aspects of ballroom dance in order to fully understand the joint loading and potential injury mechanisms prior to recommending ballroom dance to various populations. A recent study examining the kinetics of the triple-step movement of ballroom dance [32] found that the joint moment is different between the steps of the triple-step movement. More studies are warranted to investigate the kinetic and kinematic perspective of ballroom dance.…”

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Ballroom Dance as a Form of Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review

Wells

Yang

2021

Biomechanics

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Chronic health problems, such as neurological conditions or long-lasting diseases, impair patients’ physical and mental functions with a subsequent reduction in overall quality of life. The purpose of this systematic review was to summarize how ballroom dance is being investigated as a rehabilitative method in individuals with neurological or medical diseases. A systematic literature search was conducted in databases including MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus, and PubMed. Of 728 articles located and titles and abstracts screened, 12 studies were included in this review. Study groups included Parkinson’s disease (4 studies), multiple sclerosis (2), spinal cord injury (1), stroke (1), dementia (1), cancer (2), and diabetes (1). Ballroom dances utilized included a combination of smooth and rhythm dances. Results revealed that ballroom dance is effective in improving gait functions, balance, and quality of life among various populations living with chronic neurological or medical conditions. In addition, ballroom dance is safe and associated with a low attrition rate (7.7%). There is increasing evidence to support ballroom dance as a feasible and effective intervention for adults with chronic neurological disorders or medical diseases. Further large-scale, randomized controlled trials are needed to examine the mechanisms, effectiveness, retention, and safety of ballroom dance as a rehabilitative intervention.

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Ballroom Dance as a Form of Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review

Wells

Yang

2021

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Do dance style and intervention duration matter in improving balance among people with Parkinson’s disease? A systematic review with meta-analysis

Simpkins

Yang

2023

Parkinsonism & Related Disorders

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Ballet practice improves neuromuscular and biomechanical responses to an unexpected standing-slip in older adults

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Yang

2024

Journal of Neurophysiology

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Falls and fall-induced injuries are common and consequential in older adults. Ballet emphasizes full-body coordination, leg strength, and postural control. However, it remains unknown if ballet can indeed reduce falls in older adults. This study examined biomechanical and neuromuscular responses of older recreational ballet dancers to an unexpected standing-slip. Twenty older ballet dancers (17 females, 3 males) and 23 age- and sex-matched non-dancers (19 females, 4 males) were exposed to an unexpected slip during treadmill standing. The slip-faller rate was the primary outcome. The secondary outcomes were kinematic measurements, including dynamic gait stability, slip distance, and recovery stepping performance (step latency, duration, length, and speed). The tertiary outcome was the electromyography latency of leg muscles (bilateral tibialis anterior, medial gastrocnemius, rectus femoris, and biceps femoris). Fewer dancers fell than non-dancers after the standing-slip (45% vs. 83%, p=0.005, d=0.970). Dancers displayed better stability at recovery foot liftoff ( p=0.006) and touchdown ( p=0.012), a shorter step latency ( p=0.020), shorter step duration ( p=0.011), faster step speed ( p=0.032), and shorter slip distance ( p=0.015) than non-dancers. They exhibited shorter latencies than non-dancers for the standing leg rectus femoris ( p=0.028) and tibialis anterior ( p=0.002), and the stepping leg biceps femoris ( p=0.031), tibialis anterior ( p=0.017), and medial gastrocnemius ( p=0.030). The results suggest that older ballet dancers experience a lower fall risk and are more stable than non-dancers following an unexpected standing-slip. The greater stability among dancers could be attributed to more biomechanically effective recovery stepping, possibly associated with the ballet-induced neuromuscular benefit - an earlier leg muscle activation.

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A kinetic analysis of the triple step in recreational swing dancers

Cited by 3 publications

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Ballroom Dance as a Form of Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review

Ballroom Dance as a Form of Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review

Do dance style and intervention duration matter in improving balance among people with Parkinson’s disease? A systematic review with meta-analysis

Ballet practice improves neuromuscular and biomechanical responses to an unexpected standing-slip in older adults

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