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The Hidden Signs of Core Weakness in Dancers - In conversation with a Doctor of Physical Therapy
At Dance Education Canada we know that in order for dancers to achieve prime performance, their training requires a balance of exercises for both strength and flexibility. However, in today’s world, this message can become distorted with the amount of extreme stretching videos and tools that dancers have access to. At Dance Education Canada, we know that dance educators play an essential role in not only teaching dancers how to safely execute stretch and strength exercises but in helping dancers reach the fullest extent of their talents. This can be achieved through individual physical assessments for the purpose of determining each dancer's personalized training regimen. Often overlooked or sometimes misdiagnosed is “core weakness” in dancers.
GUEST: Dr. Alexis Sams, is the owner of AZ Dance Medicine Specialists based in Phoenix, Arizona a mobile service for local dancers. She holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Long Island University, Brooklyn and is well known for her holistic approach to maximizing performance and injury management. Over the last six years, her business has grown, adding coaching, education, professional development and consulting dance professionals and related fields. Alexis combines over 20 years of dance training, teaching, and choreography with over 10 years of practice as a physical therapist to treat and educate dancers, instructors, and clinicians all over the world.
INSTA: @azdancemed
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WEBSITE: azdancemed.com
Disclaimer: Any and all ideas and information presented in the following podcast are those of the presenter. The presenter is not an employee or representative of Dance Education Canada (DEC), and is participating in this podcast on a voluntary basis. The ideas and information they express do not necessarily represent the views of the DEC or its partners, employees or affiliates. The ideas and information expressed herein are for general educational purposes only. They should not necessarily be applied to specific individual situations. DEC recommends consulting an expert or professional regarding specific medical, legal or business concerns. DEC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Please note that Canada's National Academy of Dance Education is now operating as Dance Education Canada.
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By DCAt Dance Education Canada we know that in order for dancers to achieve prime performance, their training requires a balance of exercises for both strength and flexibility. However, in today’s world, this message can become distorted with the amount of extreme stretching videos and tools that dancers have access to. At Dance Education Canada, we know that dance educators play an essential role in not only teaching dancers how to safely execute stretch and strength exercises but in helping dancers reach the fullest extent of their talents. This can be achieved through individual physical assessments for the purpose of determining each dancer's personalized training regimen. Often overlooked or sometimes misdiagnosed is “core weakness” in dancers.
GUEST: Dr. Alexis Sams, is the owner of AZ Dance Medicine Specialists based in Phoenix, Arizona a mobile service for local dancers. She holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Long Island University, Brooklyn and is well known for her holistic approach to maximizing performance and injury management. Over the last six years, her business has grown, adding coaching, education, professional development and consulting dance professionals and related fields. Alexis combines over 20 years of dance training, teaching, and choreography with over 10 years of practice as a physical therapist to treat and educate dancers, instructors, and clinicians all over the world.
INSTA: @azdancemed
FB: AZ Dance Medicine Special
WEBSITE: azdancemed.com
Disclaimer: Any and all ideas and information presented in the following podcast are those of the presenter. The presenter is not an employee or representative of Dance Education Canada (DEC), and is participating in this podcast on a voluntary basis. The ideas and information they express do not necessarily represent the views of the DEC or its partners, employees or affiliates. The ideas and information expressed herein are for general educational purposes only. They should not necessarily be applied to specific individual situations. DEC recommends consulting an expert or professional regarding specific medical, legal or business concerns. DEC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Please note that Canada's National Academy of Dance Education is now operating as Dance Education Canada.