Injury fear, stigma and reporting in professional dancers

ConclusionProfessional dancers are at risk of losing contracts or roles if they are injured, and therefore it is common to dance through their occurrence. Many dancers, particularly those dancing part-time, are unwilling to tell their employers about their injuries. Action is required to improve this culture regarding injury reporting and help-seeking for more effective injury understanding, prevention and management in dance.
Source: Safety and Health at Work - Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research