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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
78 episodes
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 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 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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Episode 61: Dancer's Fracture
In this episode I talk about the Dancer's Fracture. You'll learn what a dancer's fracture is, how it differs from other types of fractures of the 5th metatarsal, and common management strategies for the dancer's fracture.Learn...
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Episode 60: Winter Break Training Plans for Dancers
With the winter break fast approaching in most of the northern hemisphere, in this episode I dive into what a dancer's training plan should look like during this period of time. The episode is broken down into three specific situations:...
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Episode 59: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome in Dancers
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common knee issues in dancers. In this episode, I go through what exactly PFPS actually is, why it's so common in dancers and some of the key concepts in treating PFPS in dancers.
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Episode 58: 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
The wait is over! The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is finally here!On this week's podcast episode, I bring you some of my favourite products for the dancers, dance teachers and even dance parents on your holiday list! Before you head out for...
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Episode 57: The Truth About Foot Stretchers
As a follow-on to last week's episode on the form vs the function of the foot, on this episode of the podcast we dive into the truth about foot stretchers. These devices have gained popularity in recent years, and continue to be advertised freq...
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Episode 56: Dancer's Feet - Form vs Function
In dance, there is a lot of emphasis placed on having 'perfect feet' and the highly sought after 'banana foot'. In this podcast episode, we'll explore the difference between the form and function of the foot and the importance of being able to ...
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Episode 55: Strength Training for Dancers
It's no secret that the physical demands of dance have increased exponentially in the recent years. However, the structure and training of dance classes has not kept pace to meet the current physical demands of performance. Dance class alone do...
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Episode 54: Are You Dance Ready? with Dr. Danelle Dickson
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Danelle Dickson, a performing arts specialist physical therapist from Washington, DC. We talk about the importance of training and treating dancers like athletes, and how outcomes for dancers can change with t...
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