The Dance Physio Podcast

In this episode, I'll discuss the current landscape with regards to injury rates in dance. You'll learn common terminology used when discussing injury rates, and how dance injury rates compare with other sports populations.  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 newslet...

In this episode, I'll discuss the who, what, where, when and why of pre-pointe assessments. You'll learn the science behind pre-pointe testing, as well as the 3 most important physical tasks to determine pointe readiness. Resources discussed in this episode: The Pre-Pointe Assessment Toolkit https://www.allegroperformance.com/ballet-resources   Learn more about Erika Mayall: Follow me on...

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/  ...

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...

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 Er...