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Ask the Physio: Functional Training Part 2

Health & Wellbeing 11 Oct, 2015

What is functional training & how does it apply to me as a dancer? by Sally Harrison from Perfect Form Physiotherapy Read PART 1 here Just as an athlete spends a lot of time training for competition, it is equally important that the professional dancer does the same. The training I refe… Read Article

Ask the Physio: Functional Training

Health & Wellbeing 1 Sep, 2015

Functional Training | Part 1 What is it and how does it apply to me as a dancer? by Sally Harrison from Perfect Form Physiotherapy Just as an athlete spends a lot of time training for competition, it is equally important that the professional dancer does the same. The training I refer to… Read Article

ASK THE PHYSIO … OVERUSE INJURIES!

Health & Wellbeing 4 Feb, 2015

Overuse injuries…..recognition and prevention. If you are taking on full time dance school this year you will probably increase the amount of dancing you are doing every week considerably. Your body may also notice this substantially!!! Our resident expert Physiotherapist –… Read Article

ASK THE PHYSIO … ORTHOTICS FOR DANCERS?

Dance 12 Jan, 2015

Orthotics, do we need them for dancing and how do they help? The foot. The foot is designed to function well on soft natural surfaces like sand and earth. Modern day living however means we spend a lot of time on hard concrete style surfaces and in fashion shoes which restrict the foot’s natu… Read Article

Ask the physio … Posture!

Ask The Physio …. What Is Anterior Ankle Impingement?

Dance 9 Oct, 2013

What Is Anterior Ankle Impingement? What is Anterior Ankle Impingement? “Impingement” of the ankle refers to pain and dysfunction at the ankle which can occur at the front (anterior) or at the back of the ankle (posterior). ‘’Impingement” means “to hit against” or “to come in contact wi… Read Article

ASK THE PHYSIO … What are Bunions?

Health & Wellbeing 19 Jun, 2013

ASK THE PHYSIO……… What are Bunions? Many dancers may be concerned at the possibility of developing unsightly and painful bunions on their toes as a result of dance. Whether this be as a direct result of pointe work, heeled shoes or even with dynamic foot control dancing barefoot. Althoug… Read Article

Ask the Physio – What is Hypermobility?

Ask the Physio … Fascia & Mobility

Dance 7 Feb, 2013

What Is Fascia? How Can I Increase My Mobility? What is fascia? Fascia is connective tissue that supports, links and winds around and through all of our bodily systems. It forms envelopes around everything: nerves, bones, brain, spinal cord, muscles, organs and cells. We can view it to… Read Article