Lesões em pés de bailarinas: um panorama na cidade de Uberlândia e região.

Abstract

The present study aims to analyze the main injuries that affect the ballet dancers associated with their causes, and thus, to be able to analyze possible preventive possibilities. A total of 43 questionnaires were analyzed, from girls aged between 14 and 25 years, with questions regarding the daily life of the dancers and the history of their injuries. By means of the research it was possible to realize that the methodology most used in classical classes is the Vaganova Method (39.53%). The majority of the ballet dancers interviewed: 95%, practice other modalities to adapt to the job market and all the interviewees present themselves during the year, but the amount of presentations is quite heterogeneous. With regard to injuries, it was found that the feet were the most affected, 95.34% of the sample already injured the foot and the factor that is most associated is the overload. The calluses and blisters are very frequent and accompany the ballet dancers in their trajectory. The ballet dancers are always on a great overload and stress which ends up being detrimental to health and longevity in practice. It is necessary to study preventive measures, and incorporate these techniques. The working tool of any dancer is his body, and therefore should be treated with his due respect and care.