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Dance Injury Prevention:
(This is geared towards the novice to advanced dancer)
Week 1 Individual Assessment of structure/alignment
Week 2 Incorporate therapeutic exercise program to address asymmetries
Week 3 Learn self help devices
Week 4 Develop an understanding of the impact of individual structure on
technique and manage weaknesses to prevent further injury.
Dance Medicine
Many of the Staff of P.T. and Pilates have extensive training and careers in dance. A dancer/practitioner is best qualified to fully understand the complex movement requirements to acheive peak phsical performance ability.We will analyze the dancers movement ,detect areas of weakness, substitution, as well as dealing directly with injuries, if applicable.The dancer's body will be comprehenively addressed, ranging from specific modalities and manual treatment of acute injuries, to movement retraining, and re-education
The following information is based on our physical therapy program that is tailored to the specific needs of dancers. If you have any questions about our programs, please do not hesitate to call.
Dance Injury Prevention Combined with Pilates:
(This is geared toward the dancer who would like to integrate Pilates with Physical Therapy, as a preventative injury program).
Week 1 - Learn the basics of the Pilates Method and get oriented with the apparatus.
Week 2 & 3 - Learn how the Pilates Method addresses individual weaknesses
and asymmetries.
Week 4 - The patient will be greatly enhanced in the knowledge of their own needs and limitations, and will be challenged in this application.
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