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Intra- And Inter-Rater Reliability Of A Ballet-Based Dance Technique Screening Instrument, Jessie Lesar, Zachary Shaver, Ivetta Lassey
Intra- And Inter-Rater Reliability Of A Ballet-Based Dance Technique Screening Instrument, Jessie Lesar, Zachary Shaver, Ivetta Lassey
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Background: To execute the aesthetic demands of dance while utilizing proper biomechanical body position, a dancer needs the ability to maintain lumbopelvic stability, external rotation of the femur, and alignment of the knee, foot, and ankle. The ability to identify technique deficits can guide preventative programs that may reduce injury risk and frequency. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate intra- and inter-rater reliability of the ballet-based Dance Technique Screening Instrument by physical therapists (PTs) and student PTs (SPTs) with prior dance medicine or dance experience. Subjects: Twenty-eight adult subjects served as raters which included licensed PTs and …