nice quote to describe understanding of the body. 

Students spoke about the value of having somatics and anatomy in one semester. Knowing the muscles and feeling them helped bring awareness on how to work more effectively. The detail of the theory helped the articulation of the muscles. Although a focus on anatomy is not usually a characteristic of FM, the students found this useful in clearing confusion and making connections between the sensation of the body and anatomical structures in a class context


The results from this pilot have been overwhelmingly positive and support continued investigation into the integration of FM and other somatic approaches into dance technique classes. The researchers look forward to implementing further longitudinal research into the role of somatics within tertiary dance training, and the value of its application to not only the acquisition of dance skills but also the development of creativity and the growth of the performing dance artist.

 https://www-tandfonline-com.ezproxy.bolton.ac.uk/doi/full/10.1080/19443927.2015.1027452

ence since at least 1981. 
 Currently they work in numerous dance settings including professional companies, col- legiate, university, and conservatory departments, and community pro- grams, as well as in clinical, research, and educational institutions. 
In these settings athletic trainers act as a primary party responsible for injury prevention, body conditioning, first aid, injury evaluation and management, dance-specific rehabilitation, education, initial psychosocial intervention and referral.

 They provide on-site athletic training services for dance class, rehearsal, and performance, as well as clinical time before and after these activities. Athletic trainers work with physicians in conducting pre-participation screenings to minimize injury and illness risk and to expedite care and referral to additional healthcare professionals when necessary. 
Shared philosophical opinions and clear communication with the physician and other allied healthcare professionals facilitates timely and appropriate return to dance activity. 
Athletic trainers may also communicate pertinent and legally appropriate information to the teacher and choreographer to assist with the injured dancer's safe transition back into class, rehearsal, and performance.

The articles presented in this issue exemplify the knowledge and skill that certified athletic trainers contribute to dance medicine and science. 

injury prevention; clinical evaluation and diagnosis; immediate care; treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning; organization and administration; and professional responsibility.4

http://iseh.co.uk/consultantdetails/musculoskeletal-research/118/Moira--McCormack
regulatory system 

https://www.ndeo.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=893257&module_id=196516


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