Background: Many adult dancers suffer from low back pain LBP , which interferes with their movement strategies. A group that merits further attention are adolescent dancers as high levels of physical activity are associated with a higher risk to develop LBP.
Objective: The aims of this cross-sectional study were i to investigate if delayed bone maturation and aberrant menstrual cycle were present in pre-professional female adolescent dancers and ii whether these ailments or other physical impairments could be related to LBP. Outcome measures: Bone maturation, menstrual cycle, hypermobility, scoliosis, and LBP. Methods: Eligible female dancers were recruited among dancers aged yrs in a secondary school specialized in dance. One-way ANOVA was used for the variables to determine significant differences between groups and the repeated measures ANOVA test was used to determine the significant differences within groups.
Significance level was determined at 0. Results: Fifteen out of 50 dancers reported a history of LBP. Conclusion: Based on the results of current study, delayed bone maturation and menstrual cycle disorders are common in pre-professional female dancers, but this was not related to LBP. Additionally, out of 27 variables, only starting dance activities under age 6 years old, showing hip asymmetry, and showing less internal hip rotation may be contributing factors for the development of LBP in pre-professional dancers.
Abstract Background: Many adult dancers suffer from low back pain LBP , which interferes with their movement strategies.
