About the Dancer Wellness Screen
The implementation of an amalgam of screening tests can identify risk factors that may predispose a dancer to injuries or complications, and can provide specific results which can be used to cite strengths and weaknesses. The screening process uses established physical therapy protocols which yields data that is used to create an individualized profile for each dancer. The designing of a healthy regimen includes adjunct training methods beyond the dance technique class and is aimed at maximizing biomechanical potentials. Areas of concern can be identified using established norms. Through the access of data and analysis via the Dancer Wellness Website, suggested course of actions for such areas of concern are presented. The annual process allows for follow up and because of the extensive use of the computerized website, progress reports on such areas/issues can be generated using historical data for each dancer.
It is important to stress that a Dancer Wellness program is designed to assist dancers and not to judge. The screening process should
NOT be viewed as a test of acceptability.
Text taken from
"Dancer Wellness: Why, How and The Future; A Model at Case Western Reserve University"