James Brouner, biomechanics and performance analysis researcher, discusses compensatory strategies in dancers. This episode looks at James' PhD work, investigating compensatory mechanics of movement, and the impact of fatigue and injury on these. James discusses the implications of research in this area in terms of balance for dancers, as well as potential implications for wider dance training.

Resources -

https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/jmrp/jdms/2008/00000012/00000003/art00006;jsessionid=34tlprg771sev.x-ic-live-02

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/26682323_Biomechanics_of_the_foot_in_dance_a_literature_review

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26045396/

Find James here -

Twitter: @JBrouner11

Contact: [email protected]

Instagram: @scidancepodcast

Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.