We have had a passion for treating dancers and other performing artists in the St. Louis area for over a decade. We have worked with professional dancers from Big Muddy Dance Company, St. Louis, Dance Theatre, Ashleyliane Dance Company, Resilience, and Ballet314 and recreational dancers around the greater St. Louis area. We have treated performing artists in town for the Muny, St. Louis Opera, and the Fox.

We have given dozens of dance injury prevention presentations to studios and Universities all over St. Louis. Below you will find digital copies of our dancer newsletters.

Dancer Cross-Training

2020-03-26T18:28:56-06:00

Cross-Training for Dancers The best plyometric exercises to build strength and stamina While dancing is unquestionably a full body sport, a dancer can still derive enormous benefit from incorporating cross-training into his or her routine. Cross-training is used by nearly all professional athletes to compliment the gains made during regular practice. Professional skiers run and [...]

Dancer Cross-Training2020-03-26T18:28:56-06:00

Common Knee Pain in Dancers

2025-03-24T09:37:24-06:00

Four Common Knee Problems for Dancers Dancers train for the perfect splits, amazing turnout, powerful jumps, high kicks, and quick turns making knee pain common for dancers. Some knee injuries can be very serious and require medical intervention. Other knee problems can be managed or avoided with proper technique and training.   1) Hyperextension Knee hyperextension occurs when the knees pass straight and begin to bend the other direction. This is common practice for dancers because it can make for longer, cleaner lines, however, it can cause strain and injury.  Dancers should first focus on proper technique without gripping [...]

Common Knee Pain in Dancers2025-03-24T09:37:24-06:00

Achilles Tendonits

2023-02-23T11:30:31-06:00

Achilles Tendonitis The achilles tendon is located at the back of your ankle and attaches your calf muscle to your heel bone. The calf consists of two muscles called the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles are the primary muscle of pointing the foot. Achilles tendonitis describes when that band of tissue gets inflamed and irritated [...]

Achilles Tendonits2023-02-23T11:30:31-06:00

Ballet Warm Up

2017-10-15T10:12:31-06:00

The Importance of Staying Warm Backstage Your Ballet Warm Up - A special edition for ballerinas before Nutcracker The big show starts in about an hour and your teacher leads a beautiful and inspirational barre before they open the theater for the audience to enter to find their seats. Then you go backstage and finish [...]

Ballet Warm Up2017-10-15T10:12:31-06:00

What to Eat Before and After a Dance Class

2017-10-15T10:15:01-06:00

What to Eat Before and After a Dance Class Eating Right to get the most out of your practice For many dancers, you spend all day at school before heading to the dance studio for an evening of dancing. Improper eating throughout the day will make you prone to an “afternoon slump” even before dance [...]

What to Eat Before and After a Dance Class2017-10-15T10:15:01-06:00

“My foot hurts…”

2021-03-15T12:18:24-06:00

  “My foot hurts…” Understanding common foot pain afflicting dancers   “in my arch, especially in the morning” Plantar Fasciitis is an overuse injury where the fibrous tissue along the arch connecting the heel to the toes becomes inflamed and painful. Dancers will likely feel more pain in the morning, after class, or after wearing high [...]

“My foot hurts…”2021-03-15T12:18:24-06:00

Ice Vs. Heat

2017-10-15T10:14:55-06:00

Managing injuries with ice or heat When faced with an injury or ache, many people wonder whether to use ice or heat. The information below is intended to help you make a more informed decision. ICE Ice should not be used directly on the skin or for longer than 20 minutes. You can buy reusable [...]

Ice Vs. Heat2017-10-15T10:14:55-06:00

Dancer’s Hip

2022-03-28T12:20:07-06:00

Dancer’s Hip We use several hip muscles to lift our leg, but the one dancers need to focus on the most is called the psoas. This muscle attaches to the front of our low back bones and passes through your pelvis to attach onto the top of your thigh bone in front of the hip [...]

Dancer’s Hip2022-03-28T12:20:07-06:00

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Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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