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Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
Published in: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology 1/2013

Open Access 01-12-2013 | Research

Occupational accidents in professional dance with focus on gender differences

Authors: Eileen M Wanke, Michael Arendt, Helmgard Mill, David A Groneberg

Published in: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology | Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

Background

Classical dance comprises gender specific movement tasks. There is a lack of studies which investigate work related traumatic injuries in terms of gender specific differences in detail.

Objective

To define gender related differences of occupational accidents.

Methods

Basis for the evaluation were occupational injuries of professional dancers from three (n = 785; f: n = 358, m: n = 427) state theatres.

Results

The incidence rate (0.36 per year) was higher in males (m: 0.45, f: 0.29). There were gender specific differences as to the localizations of injuries, particularly the spine region (m: 17.3%, f: 9.8%, p = 0.05) and ankle joint (m: 23.7%, f: 35.5%, p = 0.003). Compared to male dancers, females sustained more injuries resulting from extrinsic factors. Significant differences could specifically be observed with dance floors (m: 8.8%, f: 15.1%, p = 0.02). There were also significant gender differences observed with movement vocabulary.

Conclusion

The clearly defined gender specific movement activities in classical dance are reflected in occupational accidents sustained. Organisational structures as well as work environment represent a burden likewise to male and female dancers. The presented differences support the development of gender specific injury prevention measures.
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Metadata
Title
Occupational accidents in professional dance with focus on gender differences
Authors
Eileen M Wanke
Michael Arendt
Helmgard Mill
David A Groneberg
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1745-6673
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6673-8-35

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