Dance Injuries

Dedication and hard work are ideal qualities in a young dancer, but can also lead to injury concerns without proper precautions. In this Children's Channel video, Patrick Riley, Jr., MD, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Akron Children's, discussed typical overuse injuries in dancers, and also offered tips for prevention.

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