
Strictly Come Dancing: the hidden injury risks behind the sparkle and glamour
As the 2026 line-up is announced, the biomechanics behind Strictly’s routines reveal why injury is so common, and so hard to prevent.
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As the 2026 line-up is announced, the biomechanics behind Strictly’s routines reveal why injury is so common, and so hard to prevent.

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