Pointe Assessment

A pointe assessment by a qualified registered physiotherapist with specific dance knowledge can help advise you and your dance teacher on when it is suitable and safe to begin pointe work.

• beneficial prior to or after beginning pointe work
• discuss previous history of injuries, your dance background
• assess your foot control, turnout, core strength, joint range of motion and ballet technique
• education and a tailored Pilates based home exercise program will be given to help correct any imbalances or instabilities
• help reduce the chance of injuries.

Dance Assessment

A detailed musculoskeletal assessment testing; strength, spinal mobility, range of motion, and core stability can help you understand how to work with your body to reach your full potential as a dancer. Injury prevention education and a comprehensive home Pilates-based exercise program will be given to target areas including

• posture
• core stability
• turnout
• muscle imbalances
• ankle stability and foot control.

Physiotherapy for Dancers

Whether experiencing an acute or chronic injury, physiotherapy can help:

• decrease pain
• promote tissue healing
• enable a timely return to pre-injury activities.

A variety of treatment techniques can be used including; manual therapy, soft tissue release, acupuncture/dry needling, taping, dance specific rehabilitation exercises and education on preventing future injuries.

Pilates for Dancers

Dancers often have too much mobility and lack stability around joints. Superior core strength is required for dancing along with synchronous breath control which brings awareness to the centre of the body and can improve turns, control arabesques, prevent injuries and allow you to make difficult steps look effortless.

• increase core strength
• improve proper turnout
• increase muscle balance & coordination
• elongate and lengthen muscles while strengthening
• improve foot & ankle stability.

We have a Pilates regime for all ages.

Benefits include:

• Gaining a better awareness of your body, a sense which promotes a rapid return to normal functions and activities.
• Whether injured or healthy, Pilates training and exercise will provide flexibility and result in greater vitality, energy, and inner strength.
• Being the ideal program for bridging the gap between strength and flexibility. By creating awareness of the deep and powerful muscles within the torso, Pilates can help individuals improve their performance and endurance.
• Correcting postural problems and muscle imbalances.
• Conditioning for pre and
  post natal.

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1240 Bay Street, 9th Floor, Toronto ON. M5R 2A7
Call to book an appointment 416 322 6070