The most vulnerable tendons in a dancer are the tendons of the foot & ankle. Though, the patellar & hip flexor tendons are also commonly over-stressed, as well. One thing is certain. Dancers, perhaps more than any other athlete, must take extra care of their...
Dancing is stressful on tendons, but you can decrease that stress with a good tendon health routine. Don’t wait for pain to start to take it seriously, especially if your DanceRX genetic testing discovers a variant that may predispose you to tendon injury (see Pt 2)....
Photo Credit: Engin Akyrut, unsplash.com (edited) Low back pain (LBP), especially one-sided, is often a result of asymmetry. In the world of dancing, the ability to perform & look the same on both sides of the body is essential. The reality is, though, that the...
This year, I’ve had the pleasure to meet and work with dancers from around the country — From different studios, age groups and genres. A common trend I noticed in the bodies of young dancers… back pain. An interesting thing about it is the amount of mid-to-low...
I have some news to share. We are all asymmetrical. Trying to create balanced movement without understanding this can lead to injury. Have you noticed a harder time with your front splits on one side of your body? Or maybe it’s always been a struggle for you to get...
One of the most common complaints I hear from dancers is in regards to calf tightness and achilles pain. Despite diligent stretching, foam rolling and massage, the problem just doesn’t tend to budge. That is because the underlying issue is being missed! If you’re...
DanceRX is a health and wellness resource to enable and support the advancement of dance education. Discover how your DNA can be utilized to optimize your dance performance through a personalized holistic wellness approach. Your body’s genetic map holds the secret to your best dance self.
Recent Comments