[Breakdancer's "Headspin Hole" - first description of a common overuse syndrome]

Sportverletz Sportschaden. 2009 Mar;23(1):52-3. doi: 10.1055/s-0028-1109219. Epub 2009 Mar 20.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Introduction: Several typical injuries due to breakdancing have been described in medical literature, but until now the "headspin hole" has not been mentioned.

Methods: We conducted internet research and interviewed 106 breakdancers.

Results: 60.4 % of the breakdancers suffered from overuse of the scalp due to the headspin. Loss of hair was found in 31.1 % and painless lumps on the head in 23.6 %. Inflammation of the scalp was reported in 36.8 %.

Discussion: The "Headspin Hole" is a common overuse syndrome of the scalp specific to headspins causing hair loss, inflammation and lumps on the skull.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Alopecia / diagnosis
  • Alopecia / etiology*
  • Athletic Injuries / diagnosis
  • Athletic Injuries / etiology*
  • Child
  • Cumulative Trauma Disorders / diagnosis
  • Cumulative Trauma Disorders / etiology*
  • Dancing / injuries*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Risk Factors
  • Scalp / injuries*
  • Skull / injuries*
  • Young Adult