Occupational musculoskeletal injuries in the practice of modern choreography and strategies for their prevention

Abstract

Professional activity in choreography is accompanied by extreme physical loads, leading to high injury rates (47 % to 95 % over a career). However, the theory of choreographic education lacks a systematic classification of trauma factors, complicating the implementation of effective preventive programs. The purpose of the study is to carry out a comprehensive analysis of the nature of occupational musculoskeletal disorders in choreography and develop a theoretical classification of risk factors determining their impact on the professional longevity of artists. Methods of research:theoretical analysis and generalization of scientific sources, methods of classification, systematization, and system analysis. Results of research. A three-level classification of injury factors was substantiated: biomechanical load (extreme ground reaction forces and movement technique), metabolic load (relative energy deficiency syndrome), and environmental-technical load (footwear, flooring). It was established that cumulative microtrauma is the leading mechanism of pathology development, with overuse injuries accounting for 72-80% of cases. Conclusions. It has been proven that occupational lesions in choreography have a multifactorial nature. Effective prevention requires integrating biomechanical monitoring and nutritional correction into the educational process to minimize the risk of early career termination.