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To the Pointe: Common Foot and Ankle Injuries Among Dancers

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Kathleen Warner PT, DPT, OCS

Dancers are often known for the beautiful lines and shapes they can achieve with their bodies. They are able to...
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Reflecting on Nutcracker Season: Q&A with a Joffrey Dancer

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Athletico

Aaron Renteria, Joffrey Ballet Company Dancer Athletico is proud to be the Official Provider of Physical Therapy for The Joffrey...
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Back to Basics: 3 Injury Prevention Tips for Dancers

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Athletico

As summer starts winding down, dancers are getting ready to transition to the fall program season. Preparing for the season’s...
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Eat, Sleep, Dance, Repeat: The Importance of Sleep for Dancers

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Alyssa Hartley, PT, DPT, CMTPT

Fall brings a season of routine. This is especially true of dancers who are back to academia on top of...
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Tips for Keeping Your Feet Dancing Through the Holidays

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Athletico

The Nutcracker is the most iconic holiday ballet performed by ballet schools and professional companies around the world. For optimal...
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Your PLAN for an Injury-Free Summer Dance Intensive

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Athletico

For many dancers, summers are filled with morning to evening dance classes. Sometimes learning new styles, other times perfecting their...
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Stop Dancing Around The Truth About “Turn Out”

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Athletico

What is “turn out”? “Turn out” is the amount of outward rotation that can be achieved from the legs. For...
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Keeping Dancers Dancing: The Inside Story on Working with Performing Artists

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Athletico

As the lead physical therapist with the Joffrey Ballet, Athletico’s Jennifer Janowski has come to equate working with dancers to...
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