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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.
Episodes
85 episodes
Episode 85: Your Questions, Answered - Part 1
In this week's podcast episode, I'm answering your questions! I have been compiling a list of listener questions, and finally get a chance to sit down an answer a few of them. Have a listen to find out how to have tricky conversations with stud...
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Episode 84: What to pack for summer intensive - physio edition
Summer dance intensives are just around the corner, and dancers are starting to think about what they'll need to pack for a successful summer. In this podcast episode, I give you my top tips for what to pack, from a physiotherapist's perspectiv...
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Episode 83: ACL Rehabilitation for Dancers
Although anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries aren't super common in dancers, they do happen and post-surgical rehabilitation looks slightly different than in a general sporting population. In this podcast episode, I discuss the general ti...
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Episode 82: ACL Injuries in Sport & Dance
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries have been forefront in the media and sporting world in recent years with an apparent uptick of injuries, especially among female athletes. FIFA recently announced funding to specifically study whether h...
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Episode 81: Foot Health for Dancers with Bri Zborowski
In this podcast episode I'm joined by Bri Zborowski from Apolla Performance Wear to discuss all things foot health for dancers. In last week's episode, we covered footwear for dancers and why traditional dance footwear can potentially lead to l...
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Episode 80: Footwear for Dancers
In this episode, I explore the importance and limitations of footwear for dancer's. We discuss the current state of research when it comes to footwear for dancers, why dance footwear might be contributing to lower limb, foot and ankle injuries;...
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Episode 79: Misconceptions About Turnout in Dance
One of the biggest misconceptions about turnout in dance is that it stays the same in every position. In reality, the amount of turnout a dancer can access often changes with different leg positions and varies based on things like working vs su...
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Episode 79
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Episode 78: How to Stop Gripping in the Hips During Extensions
Gripping in the front of the thigh or a feeling of jamming in the front of the hip is a common problem dancers report in extensions devant (to the front) and à la seconde (to the side). In this podcast episode, you'll learn the anatomy of the h...
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Episode 77: The Rehabilitation Continuum
When it comes to injury rehabilitation, it's easy to feel like you're done as soon as pain goes away. In reality, this is often just the beginning of the rehabilitation process. In this episode, I discuss the idea of rehabilitation along a cont...
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Episode 76: Optimizing Sleep for Dancers
We all know that sleep is important for optimal performance and recovery, but with 59-80% of dancers reporting poor sleep, many dancers are missing the mark. In this episode, you'll learn what the latest research is telling us about sleep in da...
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Episode 75: Hip Labral Tears in Dancers
Hip labral tears are a common injury in dancers, although they often may not present until later in a dancers career or life. In this episode, you'll learn exactly what a hip labral tear is, why dancers are particularly susceptible to them, and...
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Episode 74: #DanceSmarter with Rosina Andrews
In this episode, I'm joined by dance educator extraordinaire Rosina Andrews. We chat about her early life growing up as a dance studio kid, the magic of being backstage, and her pivotal time training in New York City which shaped her profession...
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Episode 73: The Importance of Flooring in Dance
Research in court sports shows that floor surface in combination with footwear has the potential to decrease the risk of musculoskeletal injuries in athletes. In dance, we are not able to rely as heavily on footwear to dissipate impact forces, ...
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Episode 72: Competition Countdown. Part 4 - Fuelling for Competition with Jenny Accettura
Welcome to a new 4 part series - Competition Countdown. As dance competition season ramps up into full swing in most parts of North America, this series provides useful and usable content to help dancers, teachers, and parents get the most out ...
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Episode 72
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Episode 71: Competition Countdown. Part 3: Rest & Recovery for Competitions
Welcome to a new 4 part series - Competition Countdown. As dance competition season ramps up into full swing in most parts of North America, this series provides useful and usable content to help dancers, teachers, and parents get the most out ...
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Episode 70: Competition Countdown. Part 2 - Dancer First Aid
Welcome to a new 4 part series - Competition Countdown. As dance competition season ramps up into full swing in most parts of North America, this series provides useful and usable content to help dancers, teachers, and parents get the most out ...
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Episode 69: Competition Countdown. Part 1 - Preparing for Competition
Welcome to a new 4 part series - Competition Countdown. As dance competition season ramps up into full swing in most parts of North America, this series provides useful and usable content to help dancers, teachers, and parents get the most out ...
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Episode 68: Elevating Dance with Chloey Turner
In this episode, I'm joined by guest Chloey Turner. We have a fantastic conversation discussing her journey in the Irish Dance world from anxious little girl to principal dancer in Riverdance. We dig into what inspired her to pursue a ...
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Episode 68
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Episode 67: Flexor Hallucis Longus (FHL) Injuries in Dance
The Flexor Hallucis Longus (FHL) muscle is a common site of injury in dance - although rare in other sporting/athletic populations. It is a an important stabilizer of the 1st ray during toe off and when on demi-pointe, making it susceptible to ...
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Episode 66: Dance: is it art or sport?
Inspired by the recent UDA Nationals, on this week's podcast episode I revisit the age old question of whether dance is art or whether it is sport. You'll learn a ...
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Episode 65: Supporting Neurodivergent Dancers with Jennifer Milner
In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Jennifer Milner, a certified pilates trainer who specializes in working with dancers and dance rehabilitation. In this episode we discuss her earliest memories of dance, and what sparked her transition f...
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Episode 64: Why Stretching Doesn't Always Work
There's nothing more frustrating to a dancer than stretching all the time and feeling like you're not making progress towards your flexibility goals. In this episode, I break down why that might be happening. You'll learn the difference between...
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Episode 63: Dance Anatomy 101
In the podcast episode, I discuss the importance of knowing and understanding anatomy, as both a dance teacher and a dancer. I discuss the 3 most common organ systems discussed in dance - The Skeletal System, The Muscular System and The Nervous...
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Episode 62: Word of the Year and Goal Setting for 2025
In this episode I reveal my word of the year for 2025, as well as my process for coming up with a word each year. I also discuss goal setting for dancers, and how to use the SMART acronym to ensure goals are specific and achievable. Finally, I ...
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