PHARTS Podcast

PHARTS Podcast

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PHARTS Podcast episodes

  • Cool-Downs That Actually Work for Dancers, Singers & Actors
    Post-show recovery is just as important as rehearsal! In this episode of Performers Happiness in the Arts, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, dance medicine specialist, and performer, walks you through research-backed cool-down exercises for dancers, singers, and actors. Learn how to reduce muscle tension, prevent injury, and restore your body after every performance with specific dosage guidance and step-by-step instructions.
    🎥 Watch free video demonstrations on YouTube:
    Dance Injury Prevention & Strength for Performers: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy/playlists
    Warm-Up & Cool-Down Routines: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy/playlists
    Neck & Shoulder Relief (for Singers + Actors): https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy/playlists
    Low Back & Hip Mobility for Dancers/Actors: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy/playlists
    💻 For personalized, performer-specific rehab and guidance, visit jennakantorpt.com
    .
    Take care of your body so it can take care of your performance — your next show deserves it!
    10 min
  • Preventing Your Body From “Bending and Snapping” in Legally Blonde
    The “Bend and Snap” might work every time, but not if it takes your back, hips, or vocal folds down with it. In this episode of PHARTS, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT breaks down the most common injury risks in Legally Blonde, the Musical — for dancers, singers, and actors — and how to stay strong, pain-free, and performance-ready for eight shows a week.
    Using research-backed insights and performer-specific movement strategies, Jenna unpacks:
    💖 The strain behind the “Bend and Snap”
    💖 Why comedic posture can cause serious tension
    💖 How to protect your voice during this fast-paced, belt-heavy show
    💖 What dancers can do to reduce injury risk during high-repetition choreography
    💖 How singers and actors can maintain breath support, posture, and recovery
    Plus—free tools to support your body, including playlists from Jenna’s YouTube channel:
    ✨ Dance Injury Prevention: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy/playlists
    ✨ Strength for Performers: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy/playlists
    ✨ Warm-Up Routines: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy/playlists
    ✨ Vocal Health & Breath Support: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy/playlists
    ✨ Neck/Shoulder Mobility for Singers: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy/playlists
    ✨ Posture & Core for Performers: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy/playlists
    ✨ Low Back & Hip Mobility: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy/playlists
    ✨ Recovery Routines: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy/playlists
    For individualized guidance or performer-specific physical therapy, visit:
    👉 www.jennakantorpt.com
    Serving Pittsburgh, PA & Telehealth for New York performers.
    8 min
  • Injury Prevention for Suffs the Musical
    In this episode of PHARTS — Performers Happiness in the Arts, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT breaks down how performers in Suffs the Musical can stay healthy while delivering high-energy ensemble work, emotional vocal performances, and actor-driven character staging.
    You’ll learn:
    1. Why dancers need specific strength and joint-care strategies for this show
    2. How singers can protect their voices while embodying power and narrative
    3. What actors should do to prevent posture-related injuries during intense performances
    4. How musicians accompanying the production can reduce strain too
    Free video resources to help you train smart and recover right
    🎥 Free YouTube playlists mentioned in this episode:
    ▶️ Mobility & Recovery: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy/playlists
    ▶️ Dance Injury Prevention: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy/playlists
    ▶️ Vocal Health & Breath Support: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy/playlists
    💻 If you’re looking for individualized performer-specific physical therapy and movement support, visit www.jennakantorpt.com — Serving Pittsburgh, PA & Telehealth for New York performers.
    Tune in, train well, perform proud. 🎭
    8 min
  • Staying Healthy on Musical Theatre Tours
    Touring is magical… and also physically wild. In this episode, Jenna breaks down the realities of staying healthy while performing 8 shows a week in a different city every few days.
    We dive into:
    ✨ Why dancers struggle with changing floors and travel fatigue
    ✨ How singers can protect their voices from dry air, altitude changes, and inconsistent performance environments
    ✨ Why actors experience neck, back, and postural strain on tour — and how to reset
    ✨ What musicians can do to reduce repetitive strain from constant travel
    ✨ Research-backed prevention tips for staying strong, mobile, and pain-free on the road
    If you're currently on a tour, preparing for one, or dreaming about booking your first contract — this episode is packed with performer-specific strategies to help you stay healthy, grounded, and show-ready in every city.
    FREE YouTube Resources Mentioned:
    🎥 Mobility & Recovery Playlist
    https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy/playlists
    🎥 Dance Rehab & Injury Prevention
    https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy/playlists
    🎥 Vocal Health & Breath Support
    https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy/playlists
    Want personalized help?
    Visit Jenna Kantor Physical Therapy (JKPT) at jennakantorpt.com
    📍 Pittsburgh, PA
    💻 Telehealth available for New York performers
    9 min
  • Common Injuries in The Lion King on Broadway
    In this episode of the Performers Happiness in the Arts Podcast (PHARTS), host Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, dance medicine specialist and performer, breaks down the physical demands of The Lion King on Broadway and the most common injuries seen among its dancers, singers, actors, and musicians.
    This episode includes:
    • Why the show’s choreography style increases injury risk for dancers
    • How puppet mechanics affect shoulders, necks, and backs
    • Why vocal fatigue is one of the top issues for singers
    • How actors managing full-body character work can avoid overuse
    • Research-backed data on performance-related injuries
    • Simple, actionable strategies every performer can start TODAY
    Whether you are a musical theatre performer, a physical therapist, or part of the medical team supporting performers, this episode gives you backstage insight into one of Broadway’s most physically demanding productions.
    ✨ FREE PERFORMER RESOURCES:
    YouTube Playlists from Jenna Kantor Physical Therapy:
    • Injury Prevention & Warm-Ups: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy/playlists
    • Vocal Health & Breath Support
    • Full-Body Strength for Performers
    • Flexibility & Mobility for Dancers
    🌟 Want Individualized Guidance?
    Visit jennakantorpt.com to work with Jenna Kantor Physical Therapy (JKPT), located in Pittsburgh, PA with Telehealth available for New York performers. Perfect for dancers, singers, actors, and musicians who want healthy, pain-free movement and longevity in their careers.
    Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you enjoy your podcasts.
    9 min
  • Behind the Curtain- Staying Stage-Ready for Death Becomes Her
    In this episode of PHARTS, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, and dance medicine specialist, dives into the unique physical challenges of performing in Death Becomes Her. Learn how dancers, singers, and actors can prevent injuries, maintain stamina, and perform safely in high-energy choreography, lifts, and fight sequences.
    We discuss:
    Dancer-specific warm-ups, strength, and landing techniques
    Singer-focused breath, posture, and core support strategies
    Actor-centered fight choreography, stamina, and stage awareness tips
    Universal injury prevention tips for all performers
    🎥 FREE YouTube Resources for Performance Prep & Rehab:
    🔹 Performance Warm-Up & Injury Prevention
    🔹 Dance Strength & Conditioning
    🔹 Singers & Actor Mobility Support
    For individualized care, stage-specific rehab, or Telehealth sessions, visit jennakantorpt.com
    .
    Whether you’re rehearsing, performing, or preparing for tech week, this episode helps you stay safe, strong, and stage-ready.
    #PHARTS #MusicalTheatreHealth #PerformersWellness #InjuryPrevention #JennaKantorPT
    8 min
  • Physical Health in The Outsiders on Broadway
    In this episode of PHARTS (Performers Happiness in the Arts), Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT — dance medicine specialist and performer — breaks down why The Outsiders on Broadway stands apart in its physical demands.
    This isn’t just dancing.
    This isn’t just singing.
    This isn’t just acting.
    It’s full-body, high-stakes storytelling.
    💥 We explore:
    Why the choreography challenges dancers at a deeper muscular + endurance level
    How singing while moving intensely impacts breath, sound, and stamina
    What makes the emotional and physical acting load uniquely taxing
    Research-backed data on fatigue, injury risk, and performance intensity
    How performers can prep their bodies safely
    Whether you are a dancer, singer, actor, or multi-hyphenate, this episode gives you insight AND tools to perform sustainably in a show that demands everything from you.
    🎧 Tune in, learn something new, and take care of that brilliant body of yours!
    ✨ FREE YouTube playlists for performers (exercise + rehab guidance):
    https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy/playlists
    ✨ For individualized physical therapy, injury prevention, and performance wellness support:
    Visit jennakantorpt.com
    Located in Pittsburgh, PA — Telehealth available for NY performers.
    Your body is your instrument.
    Let’s keep it strong, resilient, and ready to tell your story.
    10 min
  • The Physical Magic of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child- What Makes This Show So Demanding?
    ✨ The Physical Magic of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: What Makes This Show So Demanding? ✨
    In this PHARTS episode, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT breaks down the unique physical challenges faced by dancers, singers, and actors in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child — a show that blends movement, emotional depth, illusion work, heavy prop usage, and nonstop pacing in ways unlike any other Broadway production.
    We explore:
    🪄 Why this show demands full-body stamina
    💪 Injury risks and fatigue patterns
    🎭 The differences in physical strain for dancers, singers, and actors
    📊 Research-backed insights on performer fatigue and injury risk
    🌟 How to maintain your body through long performance runs
    Whether you’re in the cast, auditioning, or just fascinated by the physicality behind the magic, this episode gives you practical and supportive insights to stay safe and strong.
    For individualized physical therapy guidance, visit jennakantorpt.com — Pittsburgh-based, with Telehealth options for New York performers.
    Want FREE movement, strength, and rehab videos? Explore YouTube playlists created just for performers:
    🎥 Mobility Exercises Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy
    🎥 Strength & Conditioning Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy
    🎥 Dancer Rehab Exercises Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy
    🎥 Vocal Health & Breath Support Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy
    9 min
  • Unique Physical Challenges Performers Face in The Great Gatsby Musical
    In today’s PHARTS Podcast episode, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT takes you inside The Great Gatsby musical to explore the physical demands placed on dancers, singers, and actors — and how to stay healthy while performing them.
    This episode breaks down each performer type individually:
    🕺 Dancers — stylized 1920s choreography, quick tempo, partnering, endurance
    🎤 Singers — sustained phrases, breath control, movement coordination
    🎭 Actors — emotional tension, posture changes, repeated gestures
    With research-backed insights, practical advice, and performer-centered support, you’ll walk away knowing what your body needs to shine on stage.
    ✨ FREE resources mentioned in the episode:
    YouTube Playlists (warm-ups, mobility, strength, rehab & more)
    https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy
    ✨ Work with Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT
    👉 jennakantorpt.com
    🔹 In-person in Pittsburgh, PA
    🔹 Telehealth for New York performers
    🔹 Dance medicine + performer-centered physical therapy
    Available on all major podcast platforms!
    Spotify | Apple Podcasts | SoundCloud
    10 min
  • Staying Strong Through Wicked — Physical Maintenance for Performers
    Welcome back to PHARTS – Performers Happiness in the Arts Podcast with your host, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, dance medicine specialist, performer, and your go-to friend for keeping your body performance-ready. In today’s episode, we dive into physical maintenance for the musical Wicked — a show that demands stamina, stability, breath control, and consistent body awareness from dancers, singers, actors, and yes…musicians too.
    You’ll learn:
    ✨ What makes Wicked uniquely physically demanding
    ✨ Real data on performer injury rates and overuse patterns
    ✨ Strategies to protect your body through long runs
    ✨ Warm-up and cooldown essentials
    ✨ How dancers, singers, and actors can personalize their maintenance plan
    If you’re looking for guided support, individualized programming, or solutions to ongoing pain or physical limitations, visit Jenna Kantor Physical Therapy (JKPT) at jennakantorpt.com. JKPT is located in Pittsburgh, PA and offers telehealth support for New York performers who want to stay healthy, pain-free, and strong.
    If you want FREE video resources to improve mobility, strength, or recovery, check out the YouTube playlists here:
    🎥 Mobility Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy
    🎥 Strength & Conditioning Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy
    🎥 Dancer Rehab Exercises Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy
    Make sure you subscribe so you never miss a free resource made specifically with the performer in mind.
    10 min

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Performers Happiness in the Arts (PHARTS) Podcast has nothing to do with farting ... unless we choose to talk about it. Hosted by Dr. Jenna Kantor, PHARTS is meant to uplift musical theatre…