The Dance PT Podcast caters to physical therapists and physical therapist assistants dedicated to treating dancers, offering insights and strategies to overcome common challenges such as burnout, discouragement, stress, self-doubt, and other psychosocial barriers. Designed to empower listeners in pursuing and enjoying their dream career, each episode provides valuable resources and support to navigate the complexities of working with dancers while fostering personal and professional fulfillment in the field of dance physical therapy.
Tech rehearsals — the make-or-break phase where the magic finally comes together — can also be a minefield for injuries if you’re treating dancers and “movers” in musical theatre.
In this episode, Dr. Jenna Kantor dives deep into the physical realities of tech week, focusing on the unique challenges faced by dancers and performers who move well but aren’t necessarily trained to handle repetitive choreography and long rehearsal hours. From overuse injuries and sprains to vocal strain and back issues, Jenna shares clinical insights backed by research and years of treating stage performers.
You’ll learn:
The most common injuries during tech rehearsals (and why they spike this week)
How to identify and treat overuse and impact injuries in dancers
Why vocal strain and posture-related issues are often missed in PT evaluations
Preventative warm-up and recovery strategies that actually fit into a rehearsal schedule
When and how to use imaging in this population
If you’re a PT or PTA treating performing artists — or want to start — this episode gives you actionable clinical pearls you can apply immediately in your dancer caseload.
👉 Stay connected with other dance PTs and PTAs by joining the Dance Physical Therapists Facebook Group, and if you want to deepen your clinical and business expertise, check out the Dance PT Program CEU Course at danceptprogram.com
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29 Sept 2026
Fueling the Dancer- The Science of Nutrition and Performance
In this episode of The Dance PT Podcast, Jenna dives deep into one of the most overlooked aspects of dance performance—nutrition. From understanding how macronutrients support strength and stamina to uncovering how micronutrients influence injury prevention, Jenna breaks down the science into dancer-specific insights that every physical therapist and PTA needs to know.
Learn how under-fueling shows up in your clinical practice, what red flags to look for on imaging, and how to guide your dancers toward sustainable, performance-boosting nutrition habits. This episode isn’t about dieting—it’s about fueling artistry through science.
Jenna also shares how you, as a dance PT or PTA, can help bridge the gap between rehab and performance by recognizing the metabolic and psychological factors that influence recovery and training outcomes.
Whether your patients are prepping for a national tour, a college showcase, or their first Nutcracker season, this episode will help you level up your approach and truly understand what it means to fuel the dancer.
👉 Connect with other dance clinicians inside the Dance Physical Therapists Facebook Group
👉 Explore the Dance PT Program CEU Course at danceptprogram.com
to deepen your skills in treating and marketing to dancers.
22 Sept 2026
The Dancer’s Foundation — Why the Ankle Deserves More Attention
Your dancer’s ankles are doing so much more than you think. They’re the unsung heroes—absorbing shock during jumps, controlling turn landings, and stabilizing every plié. Yet, for such small joints, they’re responsible for over half of all lower-extremity injuries in dancers (Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2022).
In this episode, host Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, Dance PT Certified, breaks down the clinical science, rehab strategies, and performance applications of ankle strengthening in dancers. From progressive calf raise programs and theraband control drills to imaging considerations and hypermobility management, you’ll get actionable treatment ideas you can use immediately in the clinic.
Whether you’re working with pre-professionals or Broadway pros, this episode helps you think beyond pain reduction — and start treating the ankle as a performance powerhouse.
You’ll learn:
Why dancer ankles are more than just stabilizers—they’re shock absorbers and propulsion engines.
Evidence-based strengthening and proprioception progressions that reduce reinjury risk.
Imaging guidelines (MRI vs. ultrasound) and when to refer.
How to coach dancers toward performance longevity without overtraining their feet and ankles.
👉 Join the conversation! Connect with other physical therapists and PTAs who treat dancers in the Dance Physical Therapists Facebook Group and share your clinical pearls.
And if you’re ready to deepen your dancer rehab knowledge and learn how to grow your dancer caseload, explore the Dance PT Program CEU Course at danceptprogram.com
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Because when it comes to dancers—every relevé, every landing, and every leap begins (and ends) with the ankle.
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