Treat an exercise injury with ice as soon as possible. Ice therapy relieves pain and slows blood flow to the injury. As a result, internal bleeding and swelling are reduced. Aerobic dance movement tends to be repetitive and pounding. Overuse injuries of the knees are caused by repetitive bending and straightening of them.
Knee sprains and strains are common.
Ligaments are easily stretched or torn. Impact or twisting the knee inward or outward causes this to happen. The type of floor can increase the risk for injury. High impact classes should not be conducted on concrete or tile floors. They are too hard.