Preventing Dance Injuries
Three Locations
Farmington ǿմý Center
165 N. University Ave
Farmington, UT 84025
801-213-3200
South Jordan ǿմý Center
5126 W. Daybreak Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84009
801-587-7005
University Orthopaedic Center
590 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
801-213-4500
Whether you are a professional dancer or dance for fun, the Dance Clinic is here to help you prevent pain and injuries. From tap, jazz, hip-hop, ballroom, swing, breakdancing, and more, dancers of all styles can get a comprehensive biomechanical evaluation of musculoskeletal system and movement patterns from the clinic. This also includes a detailed dance history and injuries.
You will receive therapeutic exercises for strengthening, flexibility, and retraining movement dysfunction to keep you on the dance floor.
Services
- Detailed review of dance history and injury
- Comprehensive biomechanical evaluation of musculoskeletal system and movement patterns
- Therapeutic exercises for strengthening, flexibility
- Retraining therapy for dysfunctions
Common Dance Injuries
Back & Hips
- Lower-back strain and muscle spasms
- SI dysfunction
- Snapping hip
Legs & Knees
- Hamstring strain
- Lateral ligament tears
- Patellofemoral dysfunction
- ACL injuries
Shoulders
- Rotator cuff tendonitis and impingement
- Subacromial impingement
Ankles & Feet
- Ankle sprain
- Anterior and posterior impingement
- Achilles tendonitis/rupture
- Metatarsal fractures
- Plantar fasciitis
Find a Physical Therapist
Resources for Our Patients
What Does an Orthopedic Doctor Do?
If you play sports, are in your 40s or 50s, or have family and friends who are physically active, you’ve probably heard of the word "orthopedics.” But do you know what orthopedic doctors really do? And how do you know if you could benefit from seeing one?
Orthopedic Injury Clinic
At our Orthopedic Injury Clinic, you can get an appointment the day you call. Come to this clinic for fractures, dislocations, or other pains to your bones, joints, or muscles that won't go away.
When to See a Sports Medicine Doctor
Everyone has a body. To take care of it, you’ll need to stay active. But no matter how careful you are, at some point or another, you may injure yourself. Should you see a doctor right away? Or is it better to take it easy and wait for the injury to heal on its own?
What Is Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy helps you improve your function, range of motion, and overall quality of life. It can help speed up healing from an injury, reduce pain, and prevent injury. For some people, physical therapy can significantly delay the need for surgery or help avoid it altogether.
