Dancer taking part in Marathon's dance medicine program.

Flexibility & Strength Balance
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.

Our 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.

Dancer talking part in Marathon's dance medicine program

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 & Dance Anatomy Myths
  • Cross Training For Dancers
  • Common Dance Injuries & Dance Rehabilitation
  • Injury Prevention for Teachers
  • How to Help Your Dancer Stay Healthy: A Lecture for Parents
  • Stretch & Strength Conditioning
  • Teaching Workshops
  • Complimentary Injury Screens for Dancers and Teachers
  • Massage Therapy & Trigger Point Dry Needling
  • Rehearsal/Performance Coverage
  • Movement Analysis

Healthy Dancer Quiz

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.

  1. Do you feel reoccurring pain or straining during or after class in a specific area of your body?
  2. Does you hip feel stuck or pop uncomfortably several times a day?
  3. Does your ankle feel caught when you go on relevé or in plié?
  4. Would you like to know more about why nutrition is important to stay healthy and energized as a dancer?
  5. Would you like to know how to properly ice, heat, and wrap injuries?
  6. Would you like to know how to cross train for dance to maintain healthy muscle balance?
  7. Would you like to know how to properly warm up before class and cool down after class?

We're Looking Forward to Working With You

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