Dance Physiotherapy Services
Physiotherapy Tailored to Dancers
We work with each individual to ensure they have an enjoyable dance experience, and keep their body happy for life, not just for dancing
Pre-Pointe Assessments/Dance Screening
What is a Pre-Pointe Assessment?
A holistic analysis of a young dancers body with a focus control of movement.
Identifies the characteristics of a dancers body, how this may impact their training and pointe work, while providing strategies to improve strength and control.
How will this help?
Adolescent dancers are particularly vulnerable to injury during this stage of growth and developement.
This assessment helps identify areas of risk and outlines ways to prevent injury.
Teaches young dancers how to look after their growing bodies in a way that is individual to them, with a focus on readiness for pointe work.
Provides individual strategies to help dance students overcome technical challenges.
Following this assessment dancers will receive:
A detailed report for teachers, students and parents.
Advice around pointe shoe fittings and foot care advice.
An individualised exercise program to help a student best achieve their goals.
Pilates based exercise has long been known as a fantastic cross training exercise for dancers.
It is excellent for helping dancers achieve great body awareness through muscular control and strength, while improving flexibility.
Fun safe environment to strengthen and mobilise young bodies.
Helps free up joint range with a focus on control.
Individually tailored within a small class
Suitable for anyone over the age of 10 who are injured or just want to improve their dance skills.
Pilates for Dancers
While we hope it never happens, unfortunately injuries can occur. Whether through dance or daily life, injuries can be distressing for dancers and those around them.
Why see a Dance Physiotherapist?
Have a physiotherapist who understands dancers and speaks their language
Ensure rehabilitation is appropriate for dance technique
Allows them to continue to participate where possible
What we offer
Thorough assessment of the injury
Treatment plan including manual therapy, home exercises, and training modification.
Collaborating treatment plans with students, parents and teachers.
Help to navigate the dancers timetable of exams, performances and competitions to ensure a smooth and stress free return. .
Injury Management