Resource Papers

PUBLIC RESOURCE

IADMS Resource Papers highlight specific areas of research in the field of dance medicine & science. These papers are published to disseminate scientifically sound information to the public and are suitable for researchers, dance educators, dance teachers, dancers, and parents of dancers.  IADMS also shares resource papers from select like-minded organizations.

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Resource Papers

The Challenge of the Adolescent Dancer

CHN - FIN - HEB

Bone Health and Female Dancers: Physical and Nutritional Guidelines 

CHN

Dance Fitness

CHN - FR- GER - GRE - ITL - POR - ESP

Dance Pedagogy: Myth vs Reality

CHN

Listen. Read by Kristina Miller

Managing Tendinopathy in Dancers and Dance Students 

Mirrors in the Dance Class: Help or Hindrance 

Listen. Read by Marc Nuñez

Motor Learning and Teaching Dance

Motor Development and the Young Dancer (Healthy Dancer Canada Resource Paper)

Motor Control and Dance (Healthy Dancer Canada Member's Only Resource Paper)

Nutrition Resource Paper 

Perfectionism

Guidelines for Initiating Pointe Training

CHN - DUT - ESP - FR - GRE - HEB - ITL - JP

Proprioception

Listen. Read by Sebastien Torkia

Engaging in Rigorous Quantitative Research

Integrating the Shoulder Complex to the Body as a Whole

ITL

Somatic Studies and Dance

Standard Measures Consensus Initiative (SMCI)Executive Summary 

Technique Class Participation Options for Injured Dancers 

Turnout for Dancers: Hip Anatomy and Factors Affecting Turnout

FRSupplemental Exercises

The Importance of a Good Warm-Up: Are You Warm Enough to Start Dancing?

Listen. Read by Lucinda Lawrence

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Unless otherwise noted, the copyrights for the Resource Papers are with IADMS. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.