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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
106 episodes
Episode 106: Pointe Readiness Assessments for Dancers
Progressing to pointe work has long been considered a rite of passage for many aspiring ballet dancers. However, it does not come without risks. Dancing en pointe increases the forces placed on the foot by up to 12x bodyweight, and if progresse...
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Episode 106
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Episode 105: Breaking the Binary in Ballet with Anna Morgan
Did you know that despite ballet being predominantly populated by cis gender girls in training settings (92% in the UK), men take up the vast majority of leadership roles (artistic directors, choreographers etc). In this week's podcast episode,...
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Episode 105
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Episode 104: Hip Dysplasia in Dancers
In this episode, I discuss hip dysplasia and why it matters for dancers. You'll learn exactly what hip dysplasia is, how it is diagnosed, and common complications that may arise for dancers with hip dysplasia. You'll also learn teaching and tre...
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Episode 104
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Episode 103: Clenching, Gripping and Knuckling: what your dancer's feet can tell you
In this podcast episode I recap my recent presentation at the IADMS Annual Conference in Las Vegas, a workshop with longtime friend, mentor and colleague Astrid Sherman.Comprised of 26 bones, 33 joints and hundreds of muscles, the foot i...
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Episode 103
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Episode 102: Physio Insights for Latin Dancers with Dr. Julieann Berg
In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Julieann Berg, physical therapist and Latin dancer extraordinaire. We chat about common injuries she sees in the Latin dance community, why strength training is so important for dancers, and how to determine if...
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Episode 102
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Episode 101: IADMS Annual Conference Recap
I'm freshly back from the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science Annual conference in Las Vegas and feeling refreshed and inspired. In this podcast episode, I recap my time at the conference an...
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Episode 101
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Episode 100: 100th Episode Celebration 🎉
In this special milestone podcast episode, I reflect back on the past 100 episodes of The Dance Physio Podcast, and celebrate the community that has been created through the podcast. Through generous support from some incredible sponsors, we al...
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Episode 100
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Episode 99: Helping Dancers Advocate for Themselves in the Studio
A question I often get from dance parents is 'how can I help my dancer advocate for themselves in the studio?'. Although I love the care and intention behind this question, I actually think we're approaching the whole situation wrong.In ...
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Episode 99
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Episode 98: Patellar Tendinopathy in Dancers
Patellar tendinopathy (also known as Jumper's Knee) is a common issue in dancers. Similar to achilles tendinopathy, we often see a spike in the rates of patellar tendinopathy early in the dance season.In this episode you'll learn: <...
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Episode 98
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Episode 97: Achilles Tendinopathy in Dancers
Achilles tendinopathy is a common issue in dancers, especially among styles with a lot of relevé, pointe work or jumping. In this episode, I talk about why we see a spike in achilles tendinopathy early in the season and what we can do about thi...
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Episode 97
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Episode 96: Discussing the Royal Ballet School's Recent Announcement
As you may or may not have heard, the Royal Ballet School recently announced changes in the structure to their full time vocational training program. Starting in 2026 they will no longer be accepting students in year 7 (11-12 years old) and in ...
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Episode 95: Preparing for the New Dance Season
The new dance season is fast approaching in most of North America, and on this week's podcast episode I discuss some things to consider as we head into a new season. Every year, we see an increase in injury rates in the first 6 weeks of a new d...
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Episode 94: A Better Way to Teach Flexibility for Dancers
There has (once again?) been a proliferation of posts on social media glorifying unsafe and extreme stretching practices. In this podcast episode I unpack why I think that is, and what we can do to address it.Traditional flexibility prog...
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Episode 94
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Episode 93: Building Artistic Athletes with Samuel Downing
In this episode I'm joined by Samuel Downing, Dance Conditioning and Safe Stretch Coach, as we chat about the role dance conditioning plays in supporting dancers to reach their full potential. Samuel discusses his career as a professional dance...
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Episode 93
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Episode 92: Nervous System Hygiene with Jessica Patching-Bunch
In this week's podcast episode I'm joined by stress resilience coach Jessica Patching-Bunch (aka JPB) to discuss all things related to stress and the nervous system. We discuss what stress actually is, and why it's not always a bad thing. We ch...
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Episode 92
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Episode 91: Reflections from the PAMA International Symposium
I'm just returned from the 43rd Annual PAMA International Symposium in Washington, DC and nothing inspires me more than spending time and sharing ideas with other professionals who are also passionate about performer health and wellness. In thi...
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Episode 91
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Episode 90: Staying Safe Dancing in the Heat
As the weather heats up in the Northern Hemisphere and summer training programs are in full swing, it's important to consider how to keep dancers safe when dancing in the heat. In this episode, you'll learn how to recognize the signs and sympto...
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Episode 90
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Episode 89: Exploring the Science of Dance with Sarah Kenny
In this episode I'm thrilled to be joined by friend and colleague Sarah Kenny. We discuss her journey and career transition from a professional dancer to her current role in academia, as a professor at The University of Calgary in the combined ...
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Episode 89
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Episode 88: Your Questions, Answered - Part 2
In this week's podcast episode, once again I'm answering your questions! Part 1 of this series was so popular and I had so many questions that I didn't get a chance to answer, that I just had to do a Part 2!In this episode, we tackle que...
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Episode 88
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Episode 87: Shin Splints in Dancers
Shin Splints (aka medial tibial stress syndrome) is a common complaint among dancers. In this episode we discuss what shin splints actually is (and isn't), the most common causes of shin splints and treatment approaches for dancers dealing with...
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Episode 87
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Episode 86: Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) in Dancers
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) has a higher prevalence in dance populations than in the general population. In this episode, you'll learn the most common causes of FAI, as well as the 3 most common classifications of it and how they present...
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Episode 86
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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 85
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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 84
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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 83
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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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