ISSN 1089-313X

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Aims and Scope

Each issue focuses on bringing you the current results of clinical and experimental research. The aim of the Journal of Dance Medicine & Science is to provide you with one source for up-to-date information. Featured articles are drawn from the fields of:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Biomechanics
• General Medicine
• Sports Medicine and Surgery
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Physical Therapy
• Dance Education
• Kinesiology
• Psychology
• Nutrition and Diet

Each year the Journal brings you original articles with a focus on the identification, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of illness and injuries in dancers. Articles emphasize the application of scientific principles to current practice.

Whether you are a physician or surgeon, physical therapist or dance educator the Journal of Dance Medicine & Science will provide you with the information you need in your daily practice. A subscription to the Journal of Dance Medicine & Science is included as a benefit of membership in IADMS (click here to view complete list of member benefits).

Regular Features

• Editorials
• Original Scientific Articles by respected authorities in the field detailing the latest results of their current research.
• Review Articles which provide an in depth, thoughtful synopsis of the body of knowledge on a given subject, fully referenced.
• Case Reports highlighting typical and atypical injuries, diseases, and disorders with thoughtful insights into their management, rehabilitation, and the dancer's safe return to a pre-performance level of activity.
• Abstracts from the Current Literature – a section containing full bibliographic citations, abstracts, and commentaries on the recent articles providing you with a quick overview of recent developments.
• Consensus Statements – reprints and synopses of consensus statements issued by major medical societies and associations which have a direct impact on your practice and the treatment of dancers.
• Book Reviews highlighting the new, important works.
• News & Notes covering the current meetings, symposia, and courses throughout the world.
• Letters to the Editor – concise discussion of current articles and issues published in the journal.

Special Issues

Each year the journal provides a topic-oriented review issue focusing on an area of dance medicine and science that has a significant impact on the management, rehabilitation, long-term care and training of dancers.

Each offers a review and summary of the current state of knowledge, serving as a reference you will keep on your shelf and turn to time and again.

Each special issue is coordinated by a distinguished guest editor and includes comprehensive review articles written by a faculty of recognized experts.