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Physiotherapy for Dancers
Physiotherapy specifically for dancers? I am often asked this question, and my answer is: ‘Yes, but unfortunately far too rarely.’ Whether contemporary dance, ballet or other dance styles in the professional field, dancers are high-performance athletes who put their bodies under extreme strain.
Competitive athletes from other fields, such as professional football, have entire medical departments at their disposal to prevent and treat injuries. Fortunately, the advisory and preventive role of physiotherapy has become increasingly important in the arts and dance in recent years.
Dancers train daily for many hours at high levels of intensity. This often results in specific overuse injuries, which can lead to chronic conditions.
Some of the most common injuries are sprains or strains of the ankles, knees and back. These can be serious injuries and jeopardise a dancer's career. Dance physiotherapy then becomes a crucial form of treatment for high-performance artists.
Ballet and contemporary dance have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember and complement my skills as a physiotherapist and personal trainer in dance physiotherapy. This allows me to understand the extent of your symptoms, respond holistically to your specific needs and speed up your recovery.
After an individual assessment (including medical history), I will advise you on how to avoid further injuries and work with you to develop techniques for gentle strengthening, coordination, speed, endurance and flexibility.
My therapy, which is specially tailored to dancers, will gradually build up your strength and balance to enable you to return to professional training and the stage as quickly and safely as possible.
