About our Brisbane Dance Ready Screening Service
In our Dance Ready Screening, our dance physiotherapist will conduct a detailed assessment of the dancer’s technique, range of motion, balance, strength, flexibility, and body control to identify areas for improvement.
The screening is tailored to the individual’s predominant genres of dance and level of training. The dance physiotherapist will develop a home exercise program to address any specific needs identified during the assessment.
Who is our Brisbane Dance Ready Screening service for?
Our Dance Ready Screenings are for dancers of any age and level of experience that want to improve their physical capacity for dancing
- Ideal for those who would like to better understand how to care for their dancing body, reduce risk of injury, and even improve performance and longevity in dance (dance for longer!).
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Further information on our comprehensive Brisbane Dance Ready Screening Service
Benefits of a Dance Ready Screening:
During profiling we gather important information from the dancer and perform a thorough screening.
Benefits of our Dance Ready Screening include:
In-depth understanding of the individual’s body
Reduce the risk of injury
Enhance performance
Longevity in dance
Increased awareness of body alignment and control
Knowledge on how to look after the body
Dance Injuries:
Dance is an art form that demands immense physicality, precision, and dedication. Unfortunately, like any athletic activity, dance comes with the risk of injuries. Common dance injuries can occur in various dance styles, including ballet, street dancing, and dancing in heels.
In ballet, due to its demanding technique and repetitive movements, dancers often face injuries such as sprains, strains, and stress fractures. The strenuous positions, intense pointe work, and frequent jumps can place significant stress on the feet, ankles, knees, and hips. Additionally, overuse injuries like tendinopathy and shin splints are not uncommon in ballet dancers.
Street dancing, encompassing a wide range of styles like hip-hop, breakdancing, and popping, presents its own set of injury risks. The high-energy nature of these styles involves quick and dynamic movements, leading to potential joint sprains, and muscle strains. Wrist and ankle sprains can occur during floor work, while head spins and acrobatic moves can pose risks for head and neck injuries.
Dancing in heels, popularized in various dance genres like jazz, burlesque, and commercial dance, introduces its unique challenges. Dancers face increased pressure on the feet, leading to issues such as blisters, calluses, and bunions. The altered alignment of the body while wearing heels can contribute to ankle sprains, calf strains, and lower back pain.
Prevention, proper warm-up routines, and technique training are crucial in mitigating dance injuries. Ensuring your body has adequate physical capacity for the challenges of dance is key to reducing injury risk and optimising performance. Dancers should listen to their bodies, understand when to rest and recover, seek timely medical attention when needed and work to gradually improve their physical capacity for dance. Working closely with knowledgeable instructors and healthcare professionals can help dancers maintain their physical well-being while pursuing their passion for dance.
Reducing dance injuries and dancing for longer:
Reducing dance injury risk and increasing dance longevity are vital aspects of maintaining a successful and sustainable dance career.
To achieve these goals, dancers should prioritize several key strategies. First and foremost, proper warm-up and cool-down routines are essential to prepare the body for the physical demands of dance and aid in recovery afterward. Additionally, dancers should focus on developing strength, flexibility, and endurance through targeted conditioning exercises, which can help improve technique and reduce the likelihood of injury. Maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet, staying hydrated, and getting sufficient rest are also crucial for supporting overall physical well-being.
Listening to one's body and recognizing signs of fatigue or pain is crucial, as it allows dancers to address potential issues before they escalate into injuries. Seeking guidance from a knowledgeable dance physiotherapist can provide valuable insights and help you not only address injuries effectively to get you back dancing as quickly as possible, but assist in injury prevention strategies.
By adopting these proactive measures, dancers can safeguard their bodies, reduce the risk of injury, and enjoy a long and fulfilling dance career. Get dance ready today!
The importance of adequate strength and conditioning for reducing injury risk:
Adequate strength and conditioning play a vital role in reducing injury risk for dancers. Dance requires repetitive movements, high impact landings, and extreme ranges of motion, making the body susceptible to various injuries. A well-rounded strength and conditioning program for dancers focuses on developing muscular strength, flexibility, endurance, and stability.
Strength training exercises can be developed by dance physiotherapists to target key muscle groups involved in dance movements, such as the core, legs, and ankles, to enhance stability and control.
Additionally, incorporating exercises that promote balance and proprioception helps dancers improve their body awareness and reduce the risk of falls or missteps.
Flexibility training for dancers should include both static and dynamic stretches to enhance range of motion while maintaining proper alignment.
Conditioning exercises, such as cardiovascular activities and interval training, improve endurance and stamina, enabling dancers to sustain their energy levels throughout demanding performances.
Furthermore, injury prevention strategies should include proper warm-up and cool-down routines, adequate rest periods, and cross-training activities to avoid overuse injuries and provide overall body conditioning.
By prioritizing adequate strength and conditioning, dancers can ensure they are dance ready - have the physical capacity required for dance, to enhance their performance and maintain long-term physical health.
Book with one of our Dance Ready Screening skilled Brisbane Physios
Our dance physio, Rhianna, understands how important it is to you as a dancer to perform at your best, and so she is here to help you in achieving that goal as safely and successfully as possible. Call now to book in for our Dance Ready Screening, to dance stronger and longer!
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Clinic Location
Our Brisbane Physiotherapy Clinic, services areas including: Brisbane, Tarragindi, Mount Gravatt, Holland Park, Rocklea, Yeronga, Annerley, Camp Hill, Carindale, Coorparoo, Salisbury, Sunnybank, Greenslopes, Seven Hills, Acacia Ridge, Indooroopilly, Woolloongabba, etc.
Because of our expertise in hip conditions, dance injuries and performance, and hypermobility, we also have people visiting us from all over Queensland, Australia and even international visitors. We also have a telehealth service for remote patients.
23 Weller Rd, Tarragindi QLD 4121, Australia
📞 Ph (07) 3342 4284 Fax (07) 3342 4204
reception@physiotec.com.au
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