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
50 episodes
Episode 50: Tendonitis in Dancers
Tendonitis in one of the most commonly diagnosed injuries in athletes, and dancers are no exception. In this podcast episode, we dive into all the details about tendon injuries. You'll learn about the role tendons play in movement, why the term...
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Episode 50
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41:17
Episode 49: Early Sport Specialization in Dance - Part 2
Early Sport Specialization (ESS) has increased in youth sports in recent years. In Part 1 of this series, we discussed exactly what early sport specialize is, some of the reasons why it's gained popularity in the past ~20 years, and what the to...
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Episode 49
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24:53
Episode 48: Early Sport Specialization in Dance - Part 1
Early Sport Specialization (ESS) has increased in youth sports in recent years, but it's not without its drawbacks. In this episode, you'll learn what exactly early sport specialize is, some of the reasons why it's gained popularity in the past...
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Episode 48
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25:12
Episode 47: Return to Dance Pre-Season Training Considerations
With the start of the new dance season in most parts of North America, this episode focuses on considerations that teachers and students should be aware of as they return to the studio. With the absence of a true 'pre-season' in most of the dan...
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Episode 47
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24:40
Episode 46: Six Lessons Dance Can Learn From the Olympics
If you've been following me for any length of time you know how obsessed I am with the Olympics. In this episode, I highlight 6 lessons that I think the dance world can learn from the Paris Olympics and the athletes who participated in these ga...
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Episode 46
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32:11
Episode 45: Continuing Education Options for Dance Teachers
One of the questions I commonly get asked from dance teachers and other physiotherapists is what options there are for continuing education when it comes to learning more about dance medicine and science.In this episode, I highlight som...
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Episode 45
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32:44
Episode 44: Strength and Conditioning for Irish Dance with Ellen Waller
In this episode, I'm joined by Ellen Waller from Target Training Dance. Ellen and I first met at an IADMS conference in 2019 and immediately hit it off. We have a similar interest and fascination with how the body works, and have applied this c...
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Episode 44
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42:59
Episode 43: Nerve Glides for Dancers
Nerve gliding, also known as nerve flossing, is a common treatment technique used in physiotherapy. Recently, it has become more main stream and used not just for injury recovery, but also general performance enhancement and optimal health....
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Episode 43
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33:05
Episode 42: Incorporating Science into Dance with Maria Haralambis
In this episode, I'm joined by Maria Haralambis - aka The Dance Scientist. We discuss Maria's journey in the dance world, and how she discovered the field of dance science. You discuss the benefits to both dancers and teachers when teachers inc...
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Episode 42
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47:13
Episode 41: Self Care for Dance Teachers
Just like many people in helping professions, dance teachers put everything into their students and studios, often at the expense of their own health and wellness. In this podcast episode I discuss 5 things for dance teachers to prioritize when...
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Episode 41
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35:19
Episode 40: Leadership in Dance with Tamara Thompson Levi
In this episode, I'm joined by Tamara Thompson Levi - the founder, director and CEO of Shine Dance Festival and The Dance Leadership Institute. We discuss Tamara's journey in the dance world: from growing up in Edmonton, AB her professional car...
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Episode 40
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35:16
Episode 39: Managing Injuries at a Summer Intensive
No one wants to get injured while away at a summer intensive, but the reality is injuries are an unfortunate part of dance. Some dancers will come into an intensive already dealing with an injury, while others may suffer an injury while away at...
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Episode 39
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23:19
Episode 38: Dance Education as Skills for Life with Lindsay Daniels
In this episode, I'm joined by Lindsay Daniels from The Movement Project. We discuss her journey in the dance world, the injury that led her to a career in teaching, and how she ended up in a public high school setting. Lindsay is a strong advo...
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Episode 38
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49:15
Episode 37: Managing Knee Hyperextension in Dancers
Hyperextension at the knee is an aesthetic that is often valued and sought after in the dance world. Those that don't have it want it, but those who have it know it be can a challenge to manage and isn't always a blessing. There is ongo...
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Episode 37
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38:51
Episode 36: When is an Injury Actually an Injury in Dance?
Dance is one of the most physically demanding activities and dancers are continually pushing their body's to the limit. Some aches/pains/niggles are to be expected when pushing our physical boundaries, but how do you determine when something is...
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Episode 36
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29:18
Episode 35: Sprains, Strains and -itis's in Dance
Ever wondered what the difference between a sprain and a strain is? And which one is a more severe injury? In this episode I discuss the difference between sprains, strains and all the -itis injuries in dance. Knowing how dance injuries are cla...
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Episode 35
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20:48
Episode 34: Syllabus Training in Dance with Astrid Sherman
In this episode, I'm joined by one of my long time teachers and mentors, Astrid Sherman. We discuss the pros and cons to implementing a syllabus system for dance training, as well as some of the commonalities and differences with different syll...
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Episode 34
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46:05
Episode 33: Optimizing Rest in the Post Season
When we think of rest, we typically just think of physical rest. But that's just one of 7 different types of rest - as described by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith. In this episode, I outline the 7 different types of rest we should consider, and how w...
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Episode 33
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29:55
Episode 32: Accommodating Modifications in Dance
I continue to hear stories of dancers being penalized for being injured by being pulled from dances or not being allowed to perform. In this episode, I dive into why I think dance is one of the greatest activities to modify in terms of rehabili...
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Episode 32
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23:08
Episode 31: Off Season Training Plans for Dancers
With the end of the dance year fast approaching, it's time to consider what the off season is going to look like for you or your dancers. In this episode, I cover what an ideal post season and off season should and could look like. I dive into ...
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Episode 31
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29:00
Episode 30: Regulation in the Dance Industry
In most parts of the world, the dance industry is unregulated. In this episode, I dive into what that actually means, the difference between regulation and certification/qualification, and why I think regulation is the next necessary step to pr...
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Episode 30
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26:13
Episode 29: Patellar Dislocations in Dancers
Patellar (kneecap) dislocations and subluxations are a common knee injury in dancers. In this episode, I discuss how and why these injuries happen, as well as some prevention strategies. You'll also learn what treatment and management of these ...
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Episode 29
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36:12
Episode 28: Growth Plate Injuries in Dancers
Adolescent dancers are not just small adults, and there are certain injuries that need to be taken into consideration for this specific population. Growth plate injuries are common in athletic adolescent populations, and dancers are no differen...
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Episode 28
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36:17
Episode 27: The Use of Ankle Weights in Dance
Ankle weights have become popular in the dance world as a potential way of strengthening dancer's legs. In this episode I discuss the use of ankle weights in dance. You'll learn the pros and cons of adding ankle weights to your dance training, ...
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Episode 27
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26:45
Episode 26: Tips for Tapering in Dance
"No other sport runs the marathon before running the marathon" - Catherine Vargo. Tapering is the idea that you decrease your training load prior to participating in the 'main event'. In the case of dance, this is often a performance or a compe...
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Episode 26
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30:35