Walk into any dance convention, audition or class, and you’ll see a vast variety of dance bags lining the walls. But can the style of bag you use (and how you wear it) have an impact on your dancing? Don’t worry—you won’t have to shoulder the load alone. Dance Spirit spoke with two physical therapists […]
At first, visiting your school’s physical therapist is like visiting a foreign country. It sometimes feels as though PTs are speaking a totally different language. (“Wait, what did she just say about my tendonitis?”) With time, you’ll come to understand that physical therapy is one of your school’s most valuable resources, whether or not you’re […]
When Adrienne Gregorek was 14, she injured her hamstring and was sent to physical therapy. “I was super frustrated,” she remembers. “I went to a clinic where there were mostly older people being treated and felt like the staff didn’t understand the needs of a dancer. When they were re-testing me at the end, they […]
Dancers are some of the most resilient people out there—but coming back from a serious injury can test even strongest dancer’s will. American Ballet Theatre corps member Lauren Post has proven up to the challenge. Lauren Post on Instagram: “Heading back home. #nyc, I see you. 📷by @karolinakuras , dress by @leannemarshallofficial #abt #ballet #enpointe […]
Tape can be your friend when it comes to pain management—from chronic injuries, like plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis, to acute injuries, like ankle sprains. “When applied correctly, tape can help a dancer support and protect an overworked muscle, tendon or ligament by limiting its movement,” says Alison Deleget, a certified athletic trainer at the […]