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 | 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...
by Kristen Spencer | Apr 12, 2022 | DanceRX Blogs, Injury Prevention
Nutrition and off-days are highly important for optimal recovery. But they are only a piece of the pie. One of the biggest influencers on our ability to recover and achieve replenishing sleep is our Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) – the part of our nervous...
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