Strictly Come Dancing: the hidden injury risks behind the sparkle and glamour

Master1305/Shutterstock.com Excitement is building again with the announcement of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing contestants. As celebrities prepare to swap everyday life for sequins and the ballroom, they’ll also be putting their bodies through one of the most physically demanding experiences on television. Last year’s series offered a reminder of those demands when Dani Dyer had to withdraw due to an injury. Research on professional dancers shows just how common injuries are, and suggests…