Management adaptations for sacroiliac joint dysfunction in classical dancers

Abstract

Sacroiliac dysfunction occurs frequently in professional classical dancers and appears to be linked to the movement demands of the artform and the natural, or acquired, ligamentous laxity of its participants. Successful intervention focuses on removal of soft tissue and articular restrictions accompanied by the appropriate home program. Many treatment adaptations are possible and/or necessary when managing the thin, well defined, hypermobile classical dancer.