Abstract
Young professional dancers find themselves in a demanding environment. GJH within dancers is often seen as aesthetically beneficial and a sign of talent but was found to be potentially disabling. Moreover, high-performing adolescents and young adults (HPAA), in this specific lifespan, might be even more vulnerable to anxiety-related disability. Therefore, we examined the development of the association between the presence of Generalized Joint Hypermobility (GJH) and anxiety within HPAA with a one-year follow-up. In 52.3% of the HPAA, anxiety did not change significantly over time, whereas GJH was present in 28.7%. Fatigue increased significantly in all HPAA at one year follow-up (respectively, females MD (SD) 18(19), p < 0.001 and males MD (SD) 9(19), p < 0.05). A significantly lower odds ratio (ss (95% CI) 0.4 (0.2-0.9); p-value 0.039) for participating in the second assessment was present in HPAA with GJH and anxiety with a 55% dropout rate after one year. This confirms the segregation between GJH combined with anxiety and GJH alone. The fatigue levels of all HPAA increased significantly over time to a serious risk for sick leave and work disability. This study confirms the association between GJH and anxiety but especially emphasizes the disabling role of anxiety. Screening for anxiety is relevant in HPAA with GJH and might influence tailored interventions.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 2662 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2022 |
Keywords
- physical performance
- joint hypermobility
- anxiety
- high performing adolescents
- EHLERS-DANLOS-SYNDROME
- NATURAL-HISTORY
- PSYCHOMETRIC EVALUATION
- MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY
- CONSENSUS STATEMENT
- BALLET
- CHILDREN
- PAIN
- ADOLESCENTS
- DISORDERS