The Dance Physio Podcast
A podcast designed to explore ideas and foster discussion around dancer health and wellness. The Dance Physio Podcast aims to challenge the status quo, bridge the gap between dance science and the studio, and help change the landscape of the dance industry for the better.
The Dance Physio Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 131: Calf Injuries in Dance
Calf injuries, and especially calf muscle strains, are a common injury in dance but one that has relatively little published research compared with other common dance injuries. In this episode, we discuss:the different types of calf...
Episode 130: Emergency Medical Care in Dance
Sideline emergnecy medical coverage in standard in most sports, but not yet commonplace in the dance world. In this episode, I break down what sideline medical coverage looks like, what an emergency action plan is and how studios, competitions,...
Episode 129: Osgood-Schlatter Disease in Dancers
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common type of anterior knee pain see in growing kids and adolescents. In this episode, you'll learn what causes Osgood-Schlatter disease, common symptoms associated with it as well as treatment approaches for danc...
Episode 128: Shoulder Labral Tears in Dancers
Although not one of the most common injuries we see in dancers, the impact they can have on a dancer's ability to train and perform can be significant. In this episode, we discuss:What the glenoid labrum is and why it's important fo...
Episode 127: Relative Energy Deficiency in Dance with Project RED-D
On this week's podcast, I'm joined by Karen Sheriff and Suki McConnon of Project RED-D to discuss relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) and Project RED-D - a global initiative raising the visibility of RED...