As dancers, we are never satisfied, but instead are constantly pushing physical boundaries in pursuit of higher extensions, more explosive jumps, more creative movement patterns. This constant demand on our bodies can lead to aches and pains, overuse, and ultimately injury. As a specialist dance physiotherapist, I understand the demands of dance training and how it affects the body. As a dance physiotherapist, I seek to apply the science of human anatomy and kinesiology to real world dancers and dance training. With this understanding of how the body works, I can provide individualised and sport-specific guidance to help you recover from an injury and come back stronger and fitter, and therefore a better dancer. I can also analyse your movement and technique to provide a tailor-made training program to address your areas of weakness, help you improve your technique, prevent injury, and achieve the best form possible.
I have experience treating dancers from a wide range of styles, including (but not limited to):
- Ballet
- Contemporary
- Ballroom and Latin
- Aerial and circus artists
- Gymnasts
Services provided include:
- Assessment / diagnosis of injuries, aches and pains, problem areas
- Injury rehabilitation
- Injury prevention screening
- Individualised injury prevention programmes
- Pre-pointe assessment
- Liaising with dance schools and teachers
- Science-based technique improvement and flexibility training programmes
For any questions, please email info@thedancephysio.com or visit the contact page.