Dance Technique and Injury Prevention.

Cover
 Title Page
 Copyright Page
 Table of Contents
 Foreword
 Preface
 Acknowledgements
 Section One Anatomy and Physiology
 1.1 The Skeleton
 The Axial Skeleton
 The Appendicular Skeleton
 The Upper Limbs
 The Lower Limbs
 1.2 The Joints
 Types of Joint
 Joint Movements
 The Upper Limbs
 The Lower Limbs
 1.3 The Muscles
 Striated or Skeletal Muscle
 Unstriated or Involuntary Muscle
 Cardiac Muscle
 Action of Muscles
 Muscles and Levers
 Muscle Contraction
 Neuro-muscular Co-ordination and Engrams
 Red and White Muscle Fibres
 Individual Muscles
 Trunk Muscles
 Upper Limb Muscles. Lower Limb MusclesMuscles which move Individual Portions of the Body
 Head and Trunk
 The Rib Cage
 The Shoulder Joint
 The Elbow
 The Hip
 The Knee
 The Ankle, Foot and Toes
 1.4 The Nervous System
 The Voluntary or Somatic Nervous System
 The Autonomic Nervous System
 The Sensory System
 Skin Sensation
 Aural Sensation
 Visual Sensation
 1.5 The Skin
 1.6 The Cardio-vascular System
 Constitution of the Blood
 Circulation of the Blood
 The Lymphatic System
 1.7 The Alimentary Canal and Digestion
 The Alimentary Canal
 Digestion
 Functions of the Liver
 1.8 The Respiratory System. Anatomy of the Respiratory SystemRespiration: External, Internal or Tissue
 Transport of Oxygen or Carbon Dioxide
 Control of Respiration
 1.9 The Excretory System
 1.10 The Endocrine System
 Actions of the Endocrine Glands
 1.11 Anatomical Points relevant to Ballet
 Stance and Muscle Groupings
 Turn-out
 Plié
 Tendu
 Rise
 Pointe
 Age to Start Pointe Work
 Section Two Injuries: Pathology, Causes, Treatment, Prevention, Nutrition
 2.1 Patho-physiology of Injury: Inflammation and Healing
 Inflammation
 Tissue Changes in Inflammation
 Sequelae of Inflammation
 Healing of Injuries. Healing by First IntentionHealing by Second Intention
 Factors affecting Healing
 2.2 Types of Injury
 Joint Injuries
 Bone Injuries
 Acute Fractures
 Stress Fractures
 Tendon Injuries
 Tendonitis
 Tendon Rupture
 Tenosynovitis and Peritendonitis
 Tendon Insertion Injuries
 Muscle Injuries
 Muscle Tears
 Muscle Stiffness
 2.3 Causes and Complications of Dance Injuries
 Causes of Dance Injuries
 Injuries caused by Faulty Technique
 Environmental Causes of Injury
 General Complications of Injury
 Effects on the Whole Body
 Local Effects
 2.4 The Treatment of Injuries: General Principles. The Primary Aim of TreatmentRest of the Injured Part
 Maintenance of Adequate Circulation
 Adequate Nutrition
 The Secondary Aim of Treatment
 2.5 Specific Treatments of Injuries
 First Aid Measures
 Physiotherapy Treatments
 Cold Therapy
 Heat Therapy: Methods and Effects
 Interferential Therapy
 Faradism
 Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation (T.N.S.)
 Acupuncture
 Acupressure
 Traction
 Massage
 Mobilisations
 Manipulations
 Stretching
 Exercises: their Value and Aims
 Exercises: Passive and Active
 Exercise Training
 Fatigue
 Medical and Surgical Treatments
 Drugs
 Operations.