Tag Archives: dance medicine

Michaela Main: Dancer to Dance Medicine Specialist

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Kate Hamilton

Stories from our sports: Dance Medicine Michaela Main: Dancer to Dance Medicine Specialist For as long as I can remember I have been dancing at annual recitals, competitions, various performances, and of course my family’s living room. It is my favorite

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FHL Tendonitis: 4 Questions About Treatment

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Kate Hamilton

What is FHL tendonitis?  FHL tendonitis, or FHL tendinopathy, refers to an irritation of the FHL tendon, typically due to overuse.  The FHL, or flexor hallucis longus, is a muscle located in the back of the lower leg which flexes

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5 Myths about Strength Training in Dancers 

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Kate Hamilton

5 Myths about Strength Training in Dancers At Girl Fit Physical Therapy, we specialize in treatment of female athletes. But, we have a particular love of working with dancers and other performing artists, such as figure skaters, cheerleaders, gymnasts, musicians,

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Life as a Traveling PT: Physical Therapy for Figure Skaters & Broadway Dancers

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Kate Hamilton

Life as a Traveling PT   Traveling with Broadway shows   Physical Therapy is a profession of boundless opportunities. Physical therapists work in outpatient clinics, hospitals, schools, homes, directly with sports teams, and more. So you might have known that

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Dance Injuries & a Movement Toward Change

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Kate Hamilton

Girl Fit talks dance injuries on the Movement Toward Change Podcast I recently had the pleasure of joining Rachel Marchica and Nicole Testa on their Movement Toward Change Podcast to speak about dealing with dance injuries.  Rachel Marchica is a fourth

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Tips on Prevention of Dance Injuries

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Kate Hamilton

Prevention of Dance Injuries At Girl Fit Physical Therapy we specialize in treating the specific needs of female athletes and have a strong focus on dance medicine specifically. Our therapists have extensive experience working with all types of dancers, including

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