Bare bones - the facts about the silent epidemic: osteoporosis
Animated, Summer 2000. Whilst the issue of dancers' health is not new, our (and indeed the public's) expectations in terms of heightened athleticism and physicality coupled with our aspirations as artists, choreographers, practitioners and teachers for a longer and healthier career (and the dance manager's concern to exercise their duty of care and to take action to minimise the risk of injury and illness) are all gathering momentum. One of the most prominent issues facing us all is bone health.
Dr Nicola Keay highlights the findings of two research studies, The Retired Dancer and Dancer's Entering Full-time Training which showed that optimum levels of training, a balanced diet, and for women, regular periods, are essential for good bone health. So, if you think it does not affect you ... read on, "One person every three minutes in the UK fractures a bone due to osteoporosis ..."(1)
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