| Document ID (ISN) | 73976 |
| CIS number |
99-1903 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1351-0711 - Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
| Year |
1998 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Evans R.W., Evans R.I., Carvajal S. |
| Title |
Survey of injuries among West End performers |
| Bibliographic information |
Sep. 1998, Vol.55, No.9, p.585-593. 8 ref. |
| Abstract |
A retrospective survey of 269 performers appearing in 20 productions in the West End of London, United Kingdom, showed that, in current productions, 46% of all performers sustained at least one injury, with an average of 0.87 injuries per performer. Lower extremity injuries were the most common for dancers and actors, with neck and back injuries the second most common. Sprains and strains were the most common diagnoses. 61% of performers thought that their injuries were preventable. Factors significantly affecting the risk of injury included female sex, a history of previous injuries, missed performances due to previous injuries, more physically demanding roles and performing on raked (angled) stages. Topics: entertainment services; injuries; location of injury; questionnaire survey; risk factors; sprains; strain injuries; theatres. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
entertainment services; theatres; injuries |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
strain injuries; sprains; location of injury; risk factors; questionnaire survey |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
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| Browse category(ies) |
Entertainment services and sports
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