Impact Factor
2.82
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.82
144 total citations
h5-index
14
h5 depth signal
Cited share
71.1%
59 of 83
Total citations
144
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.87
External metric anchor
Self-citation
18.8%
27 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
142
United Kingdom
70
Australia
38
Brazil
36
Canada
24
Citing Fields of Research
Sports Science
244
Musculoskeletal Disorders
194
Postural Control
88
Music
47
Nutrition & Dietetics
36
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
983
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
83
59 cited publications
Last 12 months
81
6.8 publications/month
Open access share
28.4%
23 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
142 citing publications
Leading citing field
Sports Science
244 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
19 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v12n1, 2008-
v12n1, 2008-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Sports Science
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
International Association for Dance Medicine & Science
Broad Categories
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Sports Medicine
Sports Science
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Postural Control
MeSH Descriptors
Athletic Injuries
Dancing
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1177/1089313x261494743
Open DOI
Functional Impact and Pain Assessment in Injured Pre-Professional Dancers: A Prospective Cohort Study
Introduction: Musculoskeletal injuries are common among adolescent pre-professional dancers, who face increasing technical demands during periods of rapid growth. Understanding how these injuries affect function, differ across training l...
02
DOI 10.1177/1089313x261487759
Open DOI
“What Makes a Healthy Dancer? Environmental, Cultural, and Individual Factors Identified Across Stakeholders of Non-Professional Dance”
Introduction: Dance is a popular physical activity in Australia, but participation drops in later adolescence, and injuries, eating disorders, poor sleeping habits, and mental health issues exist. Health literacy is important for improvi...
03
DOI 10.1177/1089313x261489240
Open DOI
A Qualitative Examination of Decision Making Among University Students With Regards Engaging in Dance or Tai Chi
Background: Guided by the COM-B (Capability, Opportunity, Motivation) model of behaviour, this qualitative study sought to identify perceived facilitators and barriers influencing university students’ decision-making regarding participat...
04
DOI 10.1177/1089313x261479318
Open DOI
Prevalence of Achilles Tendinopathy in Bharatanatyam Dancers
Introduction: Overuse injuries such as Achilles tendinopathy (AT) are common in dancers due to repetitive loading and biomechanical stress. Although ballet has been studied extensively, very little research exists on Indian classical dan...
05
DOI 10.1177/1089313x261479319
Open DOI
Dance as Rehabilitation in Parkinson’s Disease: A Scoping Review of Motor, Non-Motor, and Cognitive Outcomes
Introduction: Dance is a multimodal experience, integrating movement and music, with cognitive and psychosocial effects, potentially providing a non-pharmacological care approach for persons with Parkinson’s disease (PwPD). While numerou...
06
DOI 10.1177/1089313x261484386
Open DOI
Psychological Stressors and Coping Experiences in Indian Classical Dancers
Introduction: Indian classical dance (ICD) is a popular and highly structured art form that encompasses mime, choreographed movements, and rhythmic footwork along with traditionally influenced cultural practices which affect the overall ...
07
DOI 10.1177/1089313x261481623
Open DOI
The Rainbow Rift: LGBTQ+ Inclusivity and Wellbeing in the Ballet World
Introduction: While the performing arts are often considered a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals, classical ballet reflects gender disparities, with gay men highly visible and others comparatively underrecognised. Empirical research on L...
08
DOI 10.1177/1089313x261475760
Open DOI
Resilience Coping, Mental Toughness, and Peer Motivational Climate as Potential Predictors and Protective Factors of Subjective Wellbeing in Pre-Professional Dancers
Background: Pre-professional dancers train within environments characterised by intense evaluation, perfectionistic norms, and high psychological and physical demands, making the identification of factors that support wellbeing particula...
09
DOI 10.1177/1089313x261472622
Open DOI
Reliability and Validity of an Agility Assessment for Dancers: The Hexagon Test
Introduction: Agility is a fundamental motor skill in dance performance, enabling rapid and efficient changes of direction in response to choreographic, musical, and environmental demands. Despite its importance, there is no standardized...
10
DOI 10.1177/1089313x261476134
Open DOI
Orthorexia Nervosa Risk and Psychological Correlates in Higher-Education Dance Students
Background: Orthorexia nervosa has been increasingly examined in performance-oriented populations; however, evidence in higher-education dance students remains limited, particularly across multiple dance disciplines and with integrated p...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Print issues ceased with v. 24 (2020).
Also issued online.