Are you a runner? Do you need to find another form of exercise to cross train? Would you like to learn about dance as a form of cross training? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this blog is for you. Below are five reasons why dance is a great form of cross training for dancers.

Dance is a demanding physical activity that requires grace, physical strength/flexibility, and stamina. As dancers, we tend to spend many hours perfecting our craft, which can lead to unwanted injury. Here are four common injuries many dancers face.

If you are a dancer, you know how physically and mentally demanding the art can be, despite making it look completely effortless during performances. The high demands of this artistic sport can lead to unwanted injuries. Having someone like a dance physical therapist skilled to help you work through your injury or to prevent injury from happening can be a valuable tool to help you have a lasting career as a dancer. Here are 4 reasons every dancer needs to see a dance physical therapist.

This question has often been asked to me by my professors, colleagues, clients, and even strangers – why did you want to become a physical therapist? The typical response by most of us physical therapists tends to be, “I had injuries myself, I saw a physical therapist, really liked it, and could see myself becoming one”. There may be some truth to that in my story as well but I would like to dive deeper into my passion of becoming a dance physical therapist.

Physical therapists are not just for people that are injured or have had surgery. Physical therapists can also help healthy people improve their fitness and overall wellness goals. Here are 5 reasons why you should consider seeing yours.

Why pay cash for physical therapy services? It is a great question. Most of us are familiar with the idea of going to the doctor, usually our primary care physician, when we are in pain to eventually get a prescription for physical therapy. But what if you could skip the hassle of going to the doctor, running it through your high deductible health insurance plan, and go straight to your local physical therapist? You can!