What is physical Therapy?
- Cristina Jesurun
- Mar 31
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 8
What even is Physical Therapy?
When most people think of physical therapy, they picture recovery from injuries and surgery, regaining strength, and learning how to move pain-free again. While all of this is true, physical therapy is much more than a recovery tool. It’s a specialized approach to improving physical performance, preventing injuries, and optimizing the way your body moves.
At Dancer's Choice Physical Therapy, we focus on providing care tailored to the unique needs of dancers. No matter what type of dance you’re involved in, physical therapy can be your key to achieving longevity and peak performance in your art.
The Role of Physical Therapy
Physical therapy helps individuals by:
Reducing Pain: Targeted treatments like manual therapy and therapeutic exercises can alleviate acute and chronic pain.
Improving Mobility: Whether it's regaining a full range of motion post-injury or increasing flexibility, physical therapy focuses on helping you move your body more easily and efficiently.
Preventing Injury: By identifying and addressing weaknesses or imbalances, physical therapists can help prevent injuries before they happen.
Enhancing Performance: For dancers, physical therapy includes strategies to boost strength, stability, and endurance—all of which contribute to better performance on stage.
Why Dancers Need Physical Therapy
Dancers push their bodies to the limit, often performing intricate movements that require exceptional strength, flexibility, coordination and control. This level of physical demand can lead to overuse injuries, muscle imbalances, and joint stress. Our approach at Dancer's Choice Physical Therapy combines evidence-based techniques with a deep understanding of dance biomechanics to help you:
Recover faster and more effectively from injuries.
Address underlying issues like posture or alignment that may impact your performance.
Build resilience to sustain your dance career for years to come.
Common Conditions We Treat
Some of the most common issues dancers face include:
Ankle sprains
Lower back pain
Tendonitis
Hip impingement
Hamstring strain
Foot pain
Shoulder pain
Issues related to hyper-mobility (and hypo-mobility)
Each treatment plan is personalized to your individual needs, ensuring you receive care designed to get you back on your feet and dancing with confidence.
How to Get Started
Ready to take control of your physical health and enhance your dance performance? Book a discovery call with us today! Let’s work together to keep you moving, thriving, and performing your best!