Dancer Health

Jan 31, 20214 min read

Should Dancers Cross-Train?

Dance demands both athleticism and artistry. Although dance is not considered a sport in that there is no scoreboard, dancers are...

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Jenna Calo PT, DPT, OCS

Jan 9, 20212 min read

When Should a Dancer Begin Pointe Work?

Do you have a dancer at home who is getting ready to transition to pointe work? Maybe you are a dance teacher and you have a student and...

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Does Your Dancer's Hip Pinch, Snap, Pop, or Crunch?

Jenna Calo PT, DPT, OCS

Jan 3, 20213 min read

Does Your Dancer's Hip Pinch, Snap, Pop, or Crunch?

For dancers, injuries involving the lower extremities are typically the most common. The exact areas of injury can vary slightly...

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What is a Dancer Health and Movement Screen?

Jenna Calo PT, DPT, OCS

Dec 22, 20202 min read

What is a Dancer Health and Movement Screen?

Not interested in the read right now? Watch this 3 minute video of Jenna explaining what you can expect in a dancer health and movement...

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Jenna Calo PT, DPT, OCS

Dec 20, 20202 min read

How a Squat Can Help a Dancer

Dance is a great combination of athleticism and art. It demands power, strength, agility, yet also flexibility and control no matter...

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Dr. Jenna Calo PT, DPT, OCS

Dec 7, 20203 min read

Can Dance Injuries be Prevented?

Dance just like any sport can be quite demanding. Pre-professional dance training schedules include technique class, rehearsals, and...

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Dancer Turnout Talk: What does the science say?

Dr. Jenna Calo PT, DPT, OCS

Dec 3, 20203 min read

Dancer Turnout Talk: What does the science say?

Dance students and pre-professional dancers are often in search of ways to improve their turnout. Ballet certainly has a big focus on...

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