I have been searching for various sources in relation to my new inquiry direction, and I have come across a few more in addition to my module 2 inquiry plan.
The fitness and health industry is booming at the moment and social media is getting people hyped about the latest workouts and eating regimes to get fast and obtainable results.
My twin sister is a qualified fitness instructor and I have been fortunate enough to learn from her extensive knowledge in the industry the correct techniques and exercises to use whilst training; ones that are more beneficial to the overall endurance of my muscles and ones that will also change the definition of them.
My professional practice is one which focuses on the physiology of movement after an injury, ensuring that the patient fully understands the importance of strengthening particular muscle groups around their injury to facilitate their recovery and functional abilities.
For example, after a knee replacement the quadriceps are crucial to strengthen as this particular muscle group supports the knee and is part of the driving force ( along with the hamstrings and glutes) to create flexion and extension of the leg.
Physiology
noun
1. The branch of biology dealing with the functions and activities of living organisms and their parts, including all physical and chemical processes.
2. The organic processes or functions in an organism or in any of its parts.
Part of my job role is to support patients in supervised circuits in the gym. This is suitable for patients who need verbal prompts during the circuit, help on and off equipment and most importantly encouragement from myself to assist their progress after injury.
The majority of my time at work is spent in the gym at Southampton General Hospital, and I am beginning to understand the importance of many exercises used within physiotherapy appointments and circuits. Mostly these exercises are there to enable patients to walk up and down the stairs again, or to increase their range of movement so that they are able to drive and return to their usual activities.
So could weight training be beneficial to professional dancers too??
I came across an article online whilst browsing for further literature, it's called "The Dancer as a performing athlete: Physiological Considerations" ( Koutedakis, Y, Jamurtas A, Sports med. 2004; 34(10): 651-61).
The article states that the traditional aesthetic 'view' of a classical dancer's body diminishes the idea that other training methods not linked with dance can assist dancer's physiology and fitness to keep up with the new physical demands of dance.
However, recent developments have shown that additional training methods can lead to improvements on the overall fitness of the dancer and reduce incidents of injuries, without " interfering with the key artistic and aesthetic requirements". The article explains that because of the aesthetic requirements of a classical dancer, body weight targets are normally met by low energy intakes, with
So does this mean that the dancers of today are reciprocating the advice from other professionals to assist with their overall fitness and therefore increasing the longevity of their career??
Maybe so, and this is what I want to find out during my research project. It will be interesting to explore the different techniques professional dancers use to improve their endurance, recovery time and conditioning of their bodies to prevent injuries. I will gain knowledge on this by interviewing professionals, and I am currently in the preparation stage of constructing my interview questions.
My next plan of action is to examine literature and begin my literature review as part of the tasks given in module 3. I intend to buy/borrow the book: "The fit and healthy dancer"(Koutedakis, Sharp and Boredom, 1999). This book intrigued me when I came across the synopsis on books.google.co.uk:
I think this will be a very interesting read!
Katrina x
References
"Physiology" definition: www.dictionary.com
Koutedakis Y, Jamurtas, A. Sports med. 2004; 34(10): 651-61. The dancer as a performing athlete: Physiological considerations.
Koutedakis, Y., Sharp, N. and Boreham, C. (1999). The fit and healthy dancer. Chichester: John Wiley.
www.books.google.co.uk
The fitness and health industry is booming at the moment and social media is getting people hyped about the latest workouts and eating regimes to get fast and obtainable results.
My twin sister is a qualified fitness instructor and I have been fortunate enough to learn from her extensive knowledge in the industry the correct techniques and exercises to use whilst training; ones that are more beneficial to the overall endurance of my muscles and ones that will also change the definition of them.
My professional practice is one which focuses on the physiology of movement after an injury, ensuring that the patient fully understands the importance of strengthening particular muscle groups around their injury to facilitate their recovery and functional abilities.
For example, after a knee replacement the quadriceps are crucial to strengthen as this particular muscle group supports the knee and is part of the driving force ( along with the hamstrings and glutes) to create flexion and extension of the leg.
Physiology
noun
1. The branch of biology dealing with the functions and activities of living organisms and their parts, including all physical and chemical processes.
2. The organic processes or functions in an organism or in any of its parts.
Part of my job role is to support patients in supervised circuits in the gym. This is suitable for patients who need verbal prompts during the circuit, help on and off equipment and most importantly encouragement from myself to assist their progress after injury.
The majority of my time at work is spent in the gym at Southampton General Hospital, and I am beginning to understand the importance of many exercises used within physiotherapy appointments and circuits. Mostly these exercises are there to enable patients to walk up and down the stairs again, or to increase their range of movement so that they are able to drive and return to their usual activities.
So could weight training be beneficial to professional dancers too??
I came across an article online whilst browsing for further literature, it's called "The Dancer as a performing athlete: Physiological Considerations" ( Koutedakis, Y, Jamurtas A, Sports med. 2004; 34(10): 651-61).
The article states that the traditional aesthetic 'view' of a classical dancer's body diminishes the idea that other training methods not linked with dance can assist dancer's physiology and fitness to keep up with the new physical demands of dance.
However, recent developments have shown that additional training methods can lead to improvements on the overall fitness of the dancer and reduce incidents of injuries, without " interfering with the key artistic and aesthetic requirements". The article explains that because of the aesthetic requirements of a classical dancer, body weight targets are normally met by low energy intakes, with
" Female dancers students and professional ballerinas reported to consume below 70% and 80% of the recommended daily allowance of energy intake."The extract concludes that an awareness of these factors will
" assist dancers and their teachers to improve training techniques, to employ effective injury prevention strategies and to determine better physical conditioning."
So does this mean that the dancers of today are reciprocating the advice from other professionals to assist with their overall fitness and therefore increasing the longevity of their career??
Maybe so, and this is what I want to find out during my research project. It will be interesting to explore the different techniques professional dancers use to improve their endurance, recovery time and conditioning of their bodies to prevent injuries. I will gain knowledge on this by interviewing professionals, and I am currently in the preparation stage of constructing my interview questions.
My next plan of action is to examine literature and begin my literature review as part of the tasks given in module 3. I intend to buy/borrow the book: "The fit and healthy dancer"(Koutedakis, Sharp and Boredom, 1999). This book intrigued me when I came across the synopsis on books.google.co.uk:
" Regardless of the grace of their movement, dancers experience injuries more often than the lugs bucking heads on the rugby field or in the boxing ring. On average, dancers are only marginally fitter than the average person on the street, smoke far too much, and do not eat properly, yet still stretch their bodies to extreme levels in the name of performance, and not surprisingly suffer a litany of injuries. This book examines the impact of a variety of dance forms, puts forth a program for improving training, building stamina, and reducing the risk of injury."
I think this will be a very interesting read!
Katrina x
References
"Physiology" definition: www.dictionary.com
Koutedakis Y, Jamurtas, A. Sports med. 2004; 34(10): 651-61. The dancer as a performing athlete: Physiological considerations.
Koutedakis, Y., Sharp, N. and Boreham, C. (1999). The fit and healthy dancer. Chichester: John Wiley.
www.books.google.co.uk
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