Turn Out Reeducation in Dancers with Knee Pain
- WSDPT team
- Jun 17, 2018
- 2 min read
For the adolescent dancer starting or coming back to a fall program is a very exciting time and usually filled with much anticipation and eagerness to continue learning and growing as a dancer. During this time many dancers are continuing to grow biologically and this offers new challenges for the dancer to navigate. One of the most common issues we see arise in this population is the development of knee pain (Smith 2015).

While there are many contributing factors to knee pain, lumbopelvic control and hip strength are a few biomechanical influences that may need to be addressed (Negus 2005). Focusing on inner ranger hip external rotation strength is needed to effectively work in a turned out position and maximize the ability of the joints and tissues of the knee to withstand the forces of this fundamental technique in ballet.
Often, pre-professional dancers use the tensor fascia lata (TFL) and superficial fibers of the gluteus maximus muscles to perform turn out. These muscles are not pure hip external rotators. The 6 deep hip external rotator muscles that are needed to turn out are

Obturator internus, obturator externus, superior gemellus, inferior gemellus, quadratus femoris, and piriformis
One exercise we use to train hip external rotation without compensatory patterns is on the turn out discs. Have your dancer perform hip external rotation by palpating the hip external rotators and greater trochanter. Make sure compensatory muscles, such as the TFL and superficial fibers of the gluteus maximus, are not active. Can you challenge your dancer to use this technique in first position?
Remember to address any other potential bio mechanical influences as well as manage the overall loading of tissues (Rathleff 2016) as the dancer continues participating in dance activity.
Good luck in the year ahead!







Entertainment news portals and magazines also play a significant role in keeping the public informed. Websites, television channels, and online magazines regularly publish articles about celebrity activities, awards, and appearances.
This game is a meditation on motion, capturing the pure essence of the perfect turn. The journey in drift boss unblocked is a serene quest for continuous, elegant momentum.
I was worried about the cost and recovery of cosmetic dental work, but Sherway children's dental care ’s team laid out all scenarios clearly, showed financing options and made me comfortable. They combine high-end cosmetic dentistry with sensible patient-centric service.
Choosing Escorts Tilak Nagar is the best way to add excitement to your day. The girls are not only beautiful but also very easy to talk to. They can be your dinner companion, event partner, or private friend who helps you relax. They treat you with care and make every meeting special. Our agency makes sure you get safe and private services so you can enjoy yourself fully. Clients always appreciate the natural warmth our girls bring.
The Dwarka Escorts Service I chose possessed a remarkable combination of charm, intellect, and beauty. From start to finish, the service was flawless, and I felt completely at ease the entire time.