Dance Physiotherapy
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Dance Physiotherapy

Dance physiotherapy applies evidence-based sports medicine to dancers, with a clear understanding of what's needed from junior student through to pre-professional and professional level.

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01

Pre-pointe assessments

Check strength, control and technique before starting pointe.

02

Injury treatment

Care for the injuries dancers are most prone to.

03

Safe return to dance

A guided path from injury back to the studio, without re-injury.

Pre-pointe assessments

Pointe work needs a strong foundation of classical technique plus specific foot, ankle, knee and hip strength and control. Starting pointe with these in place helps prevent injury and poor habits.

The assessment covers range of motion, strength and technique, along with current and past injuries, dance load, styles and age. You'll receive a pre-pointe report that can be shared with your dance school.

Common dance injuries

  • Posterior ankle impingement and Os Trigonum syndrome
  • Flexor hallucis longus tenosynovitis
  • Metatarsal stress reactions and fractures
  • Patellofemoral (kneecap) pain
  • Anterior hip impingement
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