The Dance Physio Podcast

Episode 123: Extension-Based Back Pain in Dancers: Spondylolysis

Erika Mayall Episode 123

Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.

0:00 | 36:38

Low back pain is common among youth athletes and young dancers, and spondylolysis is the most common identifiable cause of it. In this episode, I break down why dancers are so susceptible to spondylolysis, common causes of it, how it is diagnosed and treatment/management of the condition.

Additional podcast episodes mentioned in this episode:
Episode 25: Stress Fractures in Dancers

Resources from this episode:
Article: Rehabilitation Considerations for Spondylolysis in the Youth Athlete


Learn more about Erika Mayall:

Registration is now open for The Savvy Dance Teacher: applied dance science teacher training course. Check out www.allegroperformance.com/the-savvy-dance-teacher for all the details. Use code SAVVYEB before July 1st to save $100 off your registration.

Support the show