by Kristen Spencer | Aug 12, 2022 | DanceRX Blogs
The most vulnerable tendons in a dancer are the tendons of the foot & ankle. Though, the patellar & hip flexor tendons are also commonly over-stressed, as well. One thing is certain. Dancers, perhaps more than any other athlete, must take extra care of their...
by Kristen Spencer | Aug 12, 2022 | DanceRX Blogs
Dancing is stressful on tendons, but you can decrease that stress with a good tendon health routine. Don’t wait for pain to start to take it seriously, especially if your DanceRX genetic testing discovers a variant that may predispose you to tendon injury (see Pt 2)....
by Kristen Spencer | Aug 12, 2022 | DanceRX Blogs, Injury Prevention
Photo Credit: Engin Akyrut, unsplash.com (edited) Low back pain (LBP), especially one-sided, is often a result of asymmetry. In the world of dancing, the ability to perform & look the same on both sides of the body is essential. The reality is, though, that the...
by Kristen Spencer | Aug 12, 2022 | DanceRX Blogs, Injury Prevention
This year, I’ve had the pleasure to meet and work with dancers from around the country — From different studios, age groups and genres. A common trend I noticed in the bodies of young dancers… back pain. An interesting thing about it is the amount of mid-to-low...
by Kristen Spencer | Jun 12, 2022 | DanceRX Blogs
I have some news to share. We are all asymmetrical. Trying to create balanced movement without understanding this can lead to injury. Have you noticed a harder time with your front splits on one side of your body? Or maybe it’s always been a struggle for you to get...
by Kristen Spencer | Jun 8, 2022 | DanceRX Blogs, Injury Prevention
One of the most common complaints I hear from dancers is in regards to calf tightness and achilles pain. Despite diligent stretching, foam rolling and massage, the problem just doesn’t tend to budge. That is because the underlying issue is being missed! If you’re...
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