Preventing Common Injuries in Professional Dancers: Tips from Elite Performance Physio Manchester
Preventing Common Injuries in Professional Dancers: Tips from Elite Performance Physio Manchester Contents Table Warm-Up and Cool-Down Strengthen Core and Stabilising Muscles Ankle Stability and Turnout Exercises Strength Training for Injury Prevention Dynamic and Explosive Training Advanced Conditioning Techniques Mental and Psychological Preparation Listen to Your Body Every leap, pirouette, and grand jeté showcases the […]
Foot Pain in Dance: When to Suspect a Stress Fracture
Foot Pain in Dance: When to Suspect a Stress Fracture Stress fractures are one injury all dancers are keen to avoid! It can signal a significant period away from performing and in some cases can require surgery to help return to performance, they can sometimes be missed in the early stages and treated as something […]
Achilles Tendon Pain: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Achilles Tendon Pain: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Achilles Tendon Pain This is a common area for soreness and pain in dancers; it can be notoriously difficult to settle down and I will regularly have dancers describe how they have had pain here for years. Through this discussion, we will look at common diagnosis, causes, signs […]
Ankle injuries in dance and some basic rehab exercises
Ankle injuries in dance and some basic rehab exercises Ankle injuries are one of the most common injuries that we see in dancers of all ages. These range from the minor to the severe. Generally, when a dancer injures their ankle it will be either landing from a jump or when performing pointe work. This […]
Can dancers benefit from strength training?
Can dancers benefit from strength training? Dance as an art form has always been considered an aesthetic performance that solely relies on facility that can be natural or trained, alongside timing and technique. The involved artist is always keen and willing to work on their individual routine and technique without a second thought, with the […]