Deadline for manuscript submissions: 12 October 2025

 

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Ali Anwar  Website  E-Mail: 206908003@csu.edu.cn
Guest Editor
Shenzhen Research Institute, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China

Interests: Nutrition, biomechanics, public health, rehabilitation science, injury prevention

Dr. Nazir Ahmed  Website  E-Mail: drnazirahmad@gcuf.edu.pk
Guest Editor
Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
Interests: Food, nutrition, rehabilitation, public health, medical sciences

 

Special Issue Information

Dear colleagues,

 

Dancing puts a lot of pressure on the lower limbs, which increases the risk of injury. These injuries, which frequently affect the foot, ankle, knee, and hip, can be brought on by biomechanical elements such muscle activation, joint alignment, and movement patterns. But it's also becoming more and more obvious that nutrition is essential for maintaining biomechanical performance, avoiding injuries, and accelerating healing. The specific dietary requirements of dancers, such as those pertaining to muscle function, bone health, and energy balance, can have a direct impact on the likelihood of injuries and recovery durations. While biomechanical studies of dance injuries have seen substantial growth, there is still limited research on the combined influence of biomechanics and nutrition on dancers' injury prevention strategies. This special issue seeks to bridge this gap by offering an integrated approach, where biomechanical insights are combined with nutritional considerations to develop a comprehensive framework for the prevention, management, and rehabilitation of lower extremity injuries in dancers.

The special issue aims to explore the latest biomechanical research on lower extremity injuries in dancers while incorporating the role of nutrition as an essential factor in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and overall dancer health. By integrating both biomechanical and nutritional perspectives, this issue will provide holistic approaches that are applicable to dancers, clinicians, and researchers alike.

 

The main topics of this Special Section include (but are not limited to):

·Detailed analyses of lower extremity injuries specific to different dance forms (e.g., ballet, contemporary, jazz, etc.).
·Kinetic and kinematic factors contributing to injury, including joint angles, muscle forces, and movement patterns.
·The role of asymmetries and postural control in injury risk.
·Biomechanically informed rehabilitation strategies for lower extremity injuries in dancers.
·The role of strength training, flexibility exercises, and neuromuscular re-education in the rehabilitation process.
·Case studies and clinical experiences in treating dance-related injuries.
·Nutritional strategies for supporting bone health and muscle function, specifically for dancers who are prone to lower extremity injuries.
·The impact of macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, and supplements on injury prevention, healing, and performance.
·The role of nutrition in maintaining energy balance and preventing overuse injuries such as stress fractures or tendinopathies.
·Case studies on the importance of proper nutrition for dancers during rehabilitation (e.g., protein intake for muscle repair, calcium and vitamin D for bone health).
·The effects of restrictive diets (e.g., disordered eating or energy deficiency) on injury rates, bone density, and overall health in dancers.

 

Keywords

Dance science
biomechanics
bone health
nutritional strategies
Stress and Strain in Dance
Preventive Medicine in Dance

 

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