Dance medicine: the female athlete triad and hypermobility

Monday 20 April 2009

Venue: The Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE

organised by the Royal Society of Medicine and Dance UK

Participating Sections:
Sport & Exercise Medicine Section, Rheumatology & Rehabilitation Section 

The Royal Society of Medicine and Dance UK have come together to organise a one-day conference addressing the female athlete triad and hypermobility in the context of the health and performance of the dancer. These problems are common among dancers and warrant the focus given at this conference.

Body aesthetics including 'line' and body shape / type have historically been important factors for choreographers and directors when choosing dancers who have the exceptional facility to push artistic boundaries and enthral audiences. Initial research shows that aesthetic demands may not always sit comfortably with the physiological and biomechanical requirements of dance performance. As elite athletes, dancers must walk a fine line to keep healthy, injury free and performing at their best. This conference will look at how medical practitioners can work with dance artists to support the art form.

Presentations will be given by specialists in dance and sports medicine and rheumatology, as well as leading dance practitioners. Between them they will outline the latest research and best practice from a medical standpoint and put it into the practical context of the dancer's needs.

The programme aims to promote a multidisciplinary approach, with insights from both medical practitioners and dance artists. Those who should attend include medical practitioners and therapists working with dancers and athletes (or interested in doing so); medical practitioners working in related areas; and dance teachers, choreographers and dancers who wish to get the most out of their dancing bodies while minimising the risk of injury.

We are no longer accepting registrations for this meeting via the website. If you would like to attend this meeting please contact Cristina Dietmann directly on 0207 290 3919. Places may still be available for the meeting, however, at this late stage we may not be able to offer you lunch.

Registration Details:
Fellow: £135
Associate: £105
RSM Trainee: £105
Retired Fellow: £105
RSM/Dance UK Students: £15
Non-Fellow: £245
Trainee: £130
Allied Health Professional: £130
Dance UK Dance Practitioner: £35
Dance Practitioner Non-Member: £55
Student Non-Member: £30

CPD: 5 credits