Including mobilization techniques for hypermobile populations – Dinah Hampson, Dance Physiotherapist
“I feel stiff” “My hip is stuck” “My extensions are restricted” These are common statements from dancers and performers even though they might be the stretchiest people in my clinical practice. Without a personal background in dance, clinicians might find themselves thinking “this person has excessive range of motion, I need to strengthen them, not […]
Teaching what we know and are passionate about makes for great courses. The first offering of Pivot Dancer’s new course, “Clinical taping skills with dance-specific adaptations,” was a success. Clinical taping has traditionally been taught as athletic taping to support a return to sport post-injury. Taping is used in emergency care on the side of a […]
May is Physiotherapy month! Physiotherapy offers numerous benefits throughout a dancer’s career, from training and performance to recovery and longevity. At Pivot Dancer, our physios know dance. We bridge the gaps that exist between medical knowledge and the dance studio. Here’s a breakdown of the key advantages for involving a dance physiotherapist in your support […]
Pivot Dancer is thrilled to announce a new fundraising initiative aimed at supporting the Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre (CCDT). Our collaboration with CCDT began when Artistic Director Deborah Lundmark identified a need for enhanced injury prevention strategies for dancers. Over the past two seasons and during the Sundance intensive, we have integrated a science-based dance […]
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