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Dance fever, but no injuries

The celebrities on Dancing with the Stars have suffered a slew of injuries over the years  – from Jennifer Grey's ruptured disc to Nancy O'Dell's torn meniscus.So if you feel inspired to sign up for a dance class after watching an episode, take some precautions. Doctors warn that while the show's contestants may be more prone to injury due to their grueling schedules, beginning dancers can also hurt themselves if they aren't careful.  Dr. Mike Salata, an orthopedic/sports medicine specialist at UH Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, shared his tips on how to make sure a night of swing dancing doesn't land you in the emergency room.  1. Get in shape before beginning a new workout routine If it's been awhile since you last worked out, log some hours at the gym before trying out a new dance class."Start on the exercise bike or elliptical to increase your general physical fitness," Salata said.This will strengthen your muscles and may even help you shed a few unwanted pounds – reducing...

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