What You Learn

The topics include PT and PTA Collaboration for the Treatment of Dancers, Addressing Anxiety and Stress in Dancers from a Mental Health Perspective, and Vestibular exercises for turning, spinning, and balance.

  • Elevate your collaborative skills with 'The Role of the PTA in Collaborative Treatment. Geared towards physical therapists, this course empowers you to maximize the effectiveness of the PT-PTA partnership. Learn to appreciate and trust the unique dance specialization knowledge PTAs bring to the table, creating a stronger and more dynamic alliance for comprehensive patient care. Enhance your collaborative toolbox and elevate the quality of care in dance rehabilitation. 

  • Dancers are expected to meet high physical and psychological demands. Research indicates that dancers are more vulnerable to psychological distress compared to athletes and non-dancers. This presentation will discuss dancers’ psychological characteristics and environmental effects.

  • A lesson tailored for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Delve into evidence-based practices, honing your expertise to empower dancers with specialized exercises, ensuring optimal performance, and fostering stability in challenging movements. Elevate your skills, enhance patient outcomes, and become a pivotal force in the dance therapy landscape.