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Are Dancers fit enough to survive performances?

I’ve recently returned from the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS) conference in…

Deb WrightDecember 6, 2016

BalletCareersDanceInjuryStretching

Stretching: 4 key points to remember

At Kinetica Physiotherapy we see many dancers who need assistance in improving their flexibility. And…

Katie GodwinOctober 25, 2016

BalletDance

When is a dancer ready to go en pointe?

Progressing to pointe work in ballet is both an exciting and daunting time in any…

Katie GodwinMarch 18, 2016

Dance

Physical benefits for the 8-15 year old to take dance

The way Australians spend their leisure time has changed in the last 20 years. Today’s…

Katie GodwinMarch 18, 2016

DanceInjury

How do you know when a niggle needs to be looked at by a dance physiotherapist?

Let’s face it, as dancers we all want to look after our bodies, and enjoy…

Katie GodwinMarch 18, 2016

DanceStretching

Do’s and Don’ts: A Dancers’ Stretching Program

Dancers love to stretch! It forms an important component of most dance classes, and is…

Katie GodwinMarch 18, 2016

Teachers

Checklist for teachers

Overwhelmingly when we talk to dance teachers, we are reminded that while teachers want their…

Katie GodwinMarch 18, 2016

Careers

Under what circumstances would you recommend a dance student should consider a different career path?

As physios we spend far more time encouraging dancers to work with their body type,…

Katie GodwinMarch 18, 2016

Competition

How to optimise your performance during competition, and use all that extra adrenaline to your advantage?

We all know the feeling. You’ve rehearsed your piece one hundred times. You know the…

Katie GodwinMarch 12, 2016