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Advice for dancers: former New York City Ballet dancer Linda Hamilton, Ph.D., is a lecturer, a psychologist in private practice, and the author of Advice for Dancers (Jossey-Bass). She has been offering advice to Dance Magazine readers since 1992.

Publication: Dance Magazine
Publication Date: 01-DEC-05 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
Does practising more than one technique cause injuries? I've studied ballet since I was a kid, but recently added modern classes to help land a job. My body is acting up big time. What should I do?--Vanessa, Brooklyn Heights, NY

Pay attention to what hurts! According to a recent study by Dr. Bonnie Weigert, each technique places different stresses on the body. While ballet dancers report more problems in the lower back, hamstrings, and shins, modern dancers are twice as likely to experience upper body strain. The upside is that training in several techniques will give you a competitive edge, but more parts of your body are vulnerable. Like Tiger Woods, all athletes, including...

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