Dance Medicine Physical Therapy in Reno
At our clinic, we offer specialized dance medicine, physical therapy, Pilates, and strength training designed specifically for dancers. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or looking to improve performance, we can help.
Why Choose Us for Dance Rehab?
Jessie brings years of experience working with dancers of all ages and levels, from pre-pointe students to professional performers. As a former professional ballet dancer herself, she’s been through the highs and lows—including multiple injuries and a hip labral surgery. Having a care team who understood the language of dance made all the difference in her recovery. That experience fuels the work she does now with injured dancers.
Jessie is well connected in the dance medicine community and can help you build a complete support team—orthopedists, nutritionists, mental health providers, and more—who understand dancers.
What We Offer
- Physical therapy tailored for dancers
- Injury rehab for common conditions like hip impingement, labral tears, foot/ankle injuries, tendinopathies, and back pain
- Pilates and strength training to support return to dance
- Pre-pointe assessments to ensure readiness and reduce injury risk
- Performance enhancement: Improve jump height, turn mechanics, flexibility, and core stability
Early Intervention Is Key
Dancers often push through pain or avoid treatment due to fear of being pulled from rehearsals or performances. However, research by the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) shows that early diagnosis and intervention can significantly reduce time away from dance and prevent more serious injuries.
A 2021 IADMS report noted that injury rates in pre-professional and professional dancers can exceed those seen in traditional sports, with overuse injuries being especially common. Having access to a provider who understands the technique and culture of dance is critical to recovery and prevention.
Support Through All Phases
Whether you’re preparing for a performance, recovering from surgery, or working to improve technical skills like turnout or arabesque, we’re here to support you with evidence-based, dancer-informed care.
References
- International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS). https://iadms.org/
- Allen N, Nevill A, Brooks J, et al. (2012). The Effect of a Comprehensive Injury Prevention Program on Injury Incidence in Ballet: A Prospective Study. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine.
- Ekegren CL, Quested R, Brodrick A. (2014). Injuries in pre-professional ballet dancers: Incidence, characteristics and consequences. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 17(3), 271–275.
- IADMS. (2021). Injury Management for Dancers: Early Identification and Multidisciplinary Care. [IADMS Educational Resources]
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