Fatigue and recovery in ballet: Exploring the experiences of professional South African ballet dancers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Professional South African ballet dancers face a higher risk of overuse injuries and overtraining syndrome as compared to dancers from other countries; especially towards the end of a ballet season. Fatigue is a major factor leading to overtraining syndrome and injuries in professional ballet dancers. The study aimed to explore the fatigue and recovery experiences of South African ballet dancers, highlighting how they navigate these aspects and the strategies they employ for recovery.

Methods

Snowball sampling was employed to recruit ten professional South African ballet dancers. Between March and June 2023, individual semi-structured interviews were conducted online using Microsoft Teams. The interview schedule, informed by previous research, delved into the danc

SUBMITTER: Smith LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11616340 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature