Dance Physical Therapists

INTRODUCTION:

• Designed for both student and professional physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
• Aimed at enhancing shoulder mobility and stability for dancers.
• Intended to eliminate movement restrictions hindering dance performance.
• Assumes the dancer is not injured, tailored for functional rehabilitation or wellness programs.

VIDEO BREAKDOWN:

**Video 1: Foundation Building**

• Video breakdown explaining clinical and evidence-based reasoning.
• Focus on establishing baseline mobility and stability.
• Introduction to warm-up exercises (not progressed):
• Main exercises (4-5 exercises that are progressed weekly)
• Cool-down exercises (static stretching)

**Videos 2-9: Progressive Workouts**

• Each week introduces new exercises with increased intensity or complexity.
• Emphasis on gradual progression to challenge mobility and stability.
• PT/PTA must use own clinical reasoning to decide if an exercise needs to be progressively intensified or modified based on individual capacity.

NOTE:

• Programs save time for PT/PTAs by providing structured guidance.
• Exercises designed in warm-up, main, and cool-down sections.
• Warm-up exercises remain constant, main exercises progress, cool-down focuses on static stretching.
• Some programs deviate from this format (explained in video one).
• Tailor exercises based on individual patient's needs and progression.
• Programs instill confidence in working towards functional goals for dancers.