Specialized Physiotherapy for Dancers
Physiotherapy by a former dancer and dance instructor.
Consultation and assessment for dance-specific needs including hypermobility, addressing compensations, footwear needs, PREhabilitation for injury prevention, and pre and post-surgical rehabilitation for a smooth recovery.
A personalized home rehabilitation program that balances rehabilitation with your dance training to build strength and resilience without overtraining or sacrificing flexibility.
Mobility-focused interventions, including MET stretching, incorporating the breath with movement, and appropriate training dosage so you can get the most out of your rehabilitation program.
Monitoring progress and progressing your home program to evolve with your changing needs with an emphasis on education and self-management techniques
Common Dance Injuries
On top of typical muscle, tendon, ligament, and joint injuries, dancers are especially prone to the following:
Hypermobility: single joint or whole body (aka Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome)
Back: strains, spasms, postural retraining
Hip: impingement, snapping hip
Knees: cartilaginous/meniscal tears, instability
Lower leg: shin splints, patellofemoral pain syndrome
Feet: ankle sprain, trigger toe, dancer’s fracture
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