Functional movement impairment in dancers: An assessment and treatment approach utilizing the Biomechanical Asymmetry Corrector (BAC) to restore normal mechanics of the spine and pelvis

Issue title: Current Concepts in Dance Medicine

Guest editors: Marika MolnarGuest Editor

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Keller, Katy^{; *} | West, Jean-Claude

Affiliations: WestSide Dance Physical Therapy, 2109 Broadway, Suite 204, New York, NY 10023, USA

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author. Tel. 212-787-0390. Fax 212-799-0209.

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries to the spine and pelvis are common in dancers. These injuries are associated with mechanical dysfunctions that impair spinal adaptation to the movement demands of the art form. This article introduces the biomechanical asymmetry corrector (BAC), a dynamic assessment and treatment tool, designed to restore normal spinal mechanics and functional movement patterns in dancers. A discussion of lumbo-pelvic mechanics and dance injury provides a theoretical context for describing exercises on the BAC.

Keywords: Dance injury, Remedial exercise, Lumbo-pelvic mechanics, Scoliosis, Biomechanical asymmetry corrector

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1995-5307

Journal: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 219-233, 1995