WHAT IS DANCE MEDICINE?
Dance Medicine is the practice of healing and preventing dance-related injuries through physical therapy, rehabilitation services, cross training, personal training, and educational lectures specialized for dancers. These services are meant to balance the flexibility and strength within the dance body through conditioning and training. Such a balance will help prevent future injury.
MISSION
Our goal is to evaluate, treat, and educate artists in the prevention of dance-related injuries. The staff at Marathon Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine is well trained to address physical and psychological needs of the artist
DANCE MEDICINE PROGRAM
Through the Dance Medicine Outreach Program Marathon Therapists guest lecture at studios around the Boston area, educating dance students, teachers, and parents about injury prevention and healthy dance habits. Educational lecture topics and services include…
- Dance Anatomy
- Cross Training For Dancers
- Common Dance Injuries
- Dance Rehabilitation
- Dance Anatomy Myths
- Injury Prevention for Teachers
- How to Help You Dancer Stay Healthy: A Lecture for Parents
- Stretch & Strength Conditioning
- Personal Training for Dancers
- Teaching Workshops
- Complimentary Injury Screens for Dancers and Teachers
- Massage Therapy
- Trigger Point Dry Needling
- Pilates
- Aqua Therapy
- Rehearsal/Performance Coverage
- Movement Analysis
If you are interested in having a Dance Medicine Program at your studio, please contact Marathon Physical Therapy at 617-244-1990
HEALTHY DANCER QUIZ
- Do you feel reoccurring pain or straining during or after class in a specific area of your body?
- Does you hip feel stuck or pop uncomfortably several times a day?
- Does your ankle feel caught when you go on relevé or in plié?
- Would you like to know more about why nutrition is important to stay healthy and energized as a dancer?
- Would you like to know how to properly ice, heat, and wrap injuries?
- Would you like to know how to cross train for dance to maintain healthy muscle balance?
- Would you like to know how to properly warm up before class and cool down after class?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may benefit from Dance Medicine. Ask your health care provider or call Marathon Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine for more information.
PROGRAM PRICING
Studio Director Meeting – Complimentary
Group Injury Screens – $100/hour
Personal Training –
- Individual – $75/hour
- Group (3-5 dancers) – $100/hour
Lectures & Workshops –
- 8-20 dancers – $100/hour ($5-$12 per dancer)
- 20-50 dancers – $200/hour ($4-$10 per dancer)
If you have a question regarding price, please do not hesitate to contact us.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Erika Johnson, DPT at ejohnson@marathonphysicaltherapy.com