Dance
How Mental Health Can Affect Dancers’ Performance
Mental health can significantly affect a dancer's performance - we discuss the primary problems dancers can face and resources to help.
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Physical Therapy
Lifts in Dance: Common Challenges and How Physical Therapy Can Help
Lifts in dance require a lot of strength and skill - we discuss the physical requirements of this movement and what can cause lifts to be ineffective.
Dance
How Dancers Can Improve Their Turns: A Full-Body Approach
Turns are an essential skill for dancers - we discuss warning signs of imbalanced turns and how physical therapy can help.
Gymnastics
How Artistic Athletes Can Combat Performance Anxiety
Performance anxiety is common for any athlete - we discuss when it is considered debilitating and tips to help.
Dance
Physical Changes of Puberty for Dancers: What to Expect and How to Adapt
Puberty affects every young athlete - we discuss the unique changes dancers face and how they can maintain optimal performance.
Physical Therapy
Dance and Physical Therapy: A Case Study
How does a dance career intersect with physical therapy? I sat down with physical therapist Katie Kimbrough to find out.
Physical Therapy
How Can Dancers Improve Extension? Exercises and Physical Therapy
Extension is an essential skill for dancers - we discuss the best exercises to improve.
Dance
Improving Leaps and Jumps: Exercises for Dancers
Controlled leaps and jumps are essential for any dancer - we go over some exercises that can help build strength and improve mobility.
Personal Training
Strength Training for Dancers: Benefits for Health and Performance
Dancers can overlook strength training or even fear it - we discuss why it is a necessary part of every dancer's routine.
Nutrition
The Effects of Malnutrition on Artistic Athletes: Dancers, Cheerleaders, and Gymnasts
Why is malnutrition common among young dancers, gymnasts, and cheerleaders? We discuss the pressures these athletes face and the necessary support ...
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