Things You'll Need:
- Well-fitting shoes
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Step 1
Warm up and stretch ankle and foot muscles before hitting the dance floor. Experienced and beginning dancers can prevent dance floor injuries if they warm up and stretch the muscle groups used with this activity.
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Step 2
Wear well-fitting shoes. The right shoes prevent dance floor injuries because they support the foot and absorb the impact of repetitive movements. Stores that specialize in dance footwear helps people find the right shoe for the form of dance they are taking.
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Step 3
Concentrate on body movements to prevent dance floor injuries. Distractions and lack of focus on body movements and the partner's movement leads to falls and tumbles on the dance floor.
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Step 4
Strengthen core and back muscle. Working the abdominal, back and buttock muscles helps people maintain good posture when doing twists and turns, thus preventing dance floor injuries to the back and thighs. Many dancers practice Pilates to strengthen their core muscles.
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Step 5
Maintain a well-rounded fitness routine. Doing the same movements stresses particular muscle groups, so to prevent dance floor injury, do other forms of aerobics and strength-training activities.
