What is Dance Physiotherapy?

Dance Physiotherapy is practised by physiotherapists who have a special interest in treating dancers.  They treat all types of dancers including:

• Ballet

• Contemporary

• Modern

• Ballroom

• Character / Traditional styles

  Due to the similarities in the physical requirements with dancing, dance physiotherapists also treat:

•   Performing artists

•  Acrobats

• Gymnasts

These dancers and performers tend to sustain different injuries when compared to more traditional sports people.  The advantages of consulting a dance physiotherapist are that:

• You have someone you can approach and trust who cares as much about dancing as you

• They have a thorough knowledge and understanding of dancing techniques

• They understand the requirements of the dance style and the level of rehabilitation required to prevent the reoccurrence of an injury.

How can Dance Physiotherapy help you?

Dance Physiotherapy:

•  Emphasises the quick and efficient management of injuries leading to a faster recovery and return to performing.

• Will advise you how to prevent recurrent dance injuries

• Can improve your flexibility, strength and co-ordination

• Will educate you in the best management of your injury / condition

• Can improve your dancing performance or technique

• Educate dancers and teachers about appropriate warm up, stretching, prevention strategies and cool down techniques

Dance Physiotherapists often recommend dancers undertakeClinical Pilates as part of their training routine.

Clinical Pilates  

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