DANCE MEDICINE

Dance Medicine is specialized physical therapy designed for dancers. It focuses on preventing and treating dance-related injuries, enhancing mobility, and optimizing performance.

Through expert care such as strength training, injury rehabilitation, and techniques like dry needling or cupping, our services support dancers' unique needs.

At Precision Physical Therapy, we help you dance stronger, recover smarter, and perform at your best.

Ready to elevate your dance performance? Book your free Discovery Dance Call today.

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Common Dance Injuries

Ankle Sprains

Cause: Twisting or rolling of the ankle, stretching or tearing ligaments

Symtpoms: Swelling, bruising, and pain, especially when weight bearing

Achilles Tendinities

Cause: Overuse from repetitive pointing and jumping

Symptoms: Pain, stiffness, and swelling near the heel

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Cause: Kneecap misalignment due to muscle imbalance or poor technique

Symptoms: Pain around or behind the kneecap, worsened by squatting or stairs

Snapping Hip Syndrome

Cause: Tight tendons or muscles snapping over the hip bones

Symptoms: Audible snap or pop with or without pain especially when the leg is above 45 degrees in jumps, kicks, or extensions

Specialized Services for Dancers

As a former competitive dancer and dance instructor herself, Dr. Jess understands the unique demands placed on a dancer's body. She is able to tailor specialized services to best serve the dancers she works with. Services for dancers include:

Dry Needling: Reduces muscle pain and tension
Cupping: Improves circulation and mobility
Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques to improve soft tissue and joint mobility
Dance Specific Strength Programs: Customized exercises to address weakness dancers experience

Client Testimonials

"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Jessica's physical therapy practice. My daughter broke her elbow, and as Amiya's very first dance teacher, Jessica was the clear choice for her recovery. Not only did Jessica provide expert care throughout the process, but her background in dance also brought a level of understanding and compassion that made all the difference in Amiya's progress. Jessica made each session engaging, and her support and guidance have now allowed Amiya to return to dancing. I highly recommend her for anyone seeking personalized, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring physical therapy!"

-Alyssa N.