In this episode, I'll discuss the specifics around dance specific screening assessments. You'll learn the components of dance screen, what makes it different from a general functional movement screen, how often dancers should have a screening assessment done and resources for conducting dancer screens.

Resources discussed in this episode:

Healthy Dancer Canada Healthcare Practitioner and Dance Educator screening tools: https://www.healthydancercanada.org/

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In this episode, you'll hear why I think EVERY dancer should have access to dance specific care. I discuss what makes dancers' healthcare needs unique, and what sets them apart from other athletes and patient populations.

Resources discussed in this episode:

• International Association for Dance Medicine and Science: https://iadms.org/
• Doctors for Dancers: https://doctorsfordancers.com/ 
• Healthy Dancer Canada: https://www.healthydancercanada.org/

Learn more about Erika Mayall:

• Follow me on Instagram: @dancephysioerika
• Learn more about me on my website: https://www.allegroperformance.com
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• Send me an email: [email protected]

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In this episode, I discuss my journey into becoming a dance physiotherapist. From falling in love with dance as a young child, my own experiences of attending physiotherapy as a teenager and realizing that teaching dance wasn’t for me.

You’ll hear about my post-secondary eduction journey, and how that led to a clinical practice that specializes in dancers and artistic athletes.

Learn more about Erika Mayall:

• Follow me on Instagram: @dancephysioerika
• Learn more about me on my website: https://www.allegroperformance.com
• Sign up for my newsletter: Click here
• Send me an email: [email protected]

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