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Don't Break A LegPelvic Health ft. Jocelyn Connolly, DPTIn this episode, Danielle and Jake sit down with Jocelyn Connolly, DPT to discuss all things pelvic health. We go into a pretty deep dive on menstruation, REDS, and urinary leakage during exercise. Jocelyn shares with us her personal experience, with pelvic pain and how transformative getting appropriate help can be. Contact Jocelyn:IG: @the.vaginadoc Contact Danielle:IG:@danielleanice_dpt Contact Jake:IG: @tmd_themovementdocs For more information on virtual health and wellne...
2020-08-0300 minDon't Break A LegHow to Get Better at Dance Without Dancing ft. Quinn and John of Clinical AthleteIn this episode, Danielle and Jake sit down with Quinn Henoch, DPT, and John Flagg, ATC of Clinical Athlete to discuss the misconceptions, stigmas, and fears surrounding the use of weight training in the dance world. We go into a pretty deep dive on dancer identity, performance demands, and changing the narratives and culture surrounding supplementary resistance/weight training. Contact Quinn:IG: @quinn.henochdptemail: quinn@clinicalathlete.com Contact John:IG: @john.rebuildstrongerEmail: john@clinicalathlete.com Co...
2020-07-2800 minDon't Break A Leg"Circus Hurts!" ft. Emily Scherb, DPTIn this episode, Danielle and Jake sit down with Dr. Emily Scherb, DPT, and discuss working with circus and aerial artists - some of the fastest growing disciplines in the performing arts. Emily brings both personal experience as a performer, as well as a healthy dose of scientific and anatomical knowledge to advocate for and treat this population. She breaks down the art forms, and opens our eyes as to how skilled and physically demanding these arts are as we tackle the idea that "circus hurts." Circus Vocabulary:https://ww...
2020-07-2100 minDon't Break A LegCollaborative Healthcare Landscapes for Dance ft. Dr. Megan Meier, MDIn this episode, Danielle and Jake sit down with Dr. Megan Meier, MD, and discuss working in a collaborative healthcare environment with the Oklahoma City Ballet, as well as at the university level. Megan discusses her approach using non-operative care and facilitating health and longevity in the dancers she works with.We talk with Megan on a variety of things including energy balance, athletic vs artist identity, and Tiger King conspiracy theories. Contact Dr. Meier:IG: @thedancerdoctoremail: thedancerdoctor@gmail.com Contact Danielle:IG...
2020-07-1300 minDon't Break A LegThe Performing Athlete ft. Danelle Dickson PT, DPT, OCSIn this episode, Danielle and Jake sit down with Danelle Dickson PT, DPT, OCS, and discuss working with performing athletes. Danelle is a clinician, a researcher, and an educator with a focus on and passion for athletics and performing arts. She details her path into physical therapy and her experience in the dance world. We talk with Danelle on a variety of subjects from modern dance, athletic identity, the benefits of cross-training and how resistance training doesn't make you bulky. Contact Danelle:IG: @3ptdcemail: info@3ptdc.com ...
2020-07-0700 minDon't Break A LegAthletic Training in the Arts ft. Dr. Michele Pye PhDIn this episode, Danielle and Jake sit down with Dr. Michele Pye Ph.D., and talk all about athletic training and the arts. Michele is a clinician, a researcher, and an educator with a focus on and passion for the performing arts. She details her path into athletic training and academia, as well as some of the unique opportunities available at Shenandoah University. We talk with Michele on a variety of subjects from access to healthcare in performing arts education, interprofessional collaboration and the unique positions athletic trainers can have in the arts. Cont...
2020-06-2900 minDon't Break A LegGrowing the Dance PT Community ft. Jenna KantorIn this episode, Danielle and Jake sit down with Dr. Jenna Kantor PT and talk all about dance, music theater, and breaking into the world of performing arts medicine. Jenna has become a leader and advocate in the dance PT world simply by being unapologetically herself.We talk with Jenna on a variety of subjects from breaking into the performing arts medicine world, dance clinical rotations and taking advantage of educational opportunities to better prepare for treating dancers. People we referenced:Will Boyd:@willboydpt on IGAlex Engar: @alexengar o...
2020-06-2200 minDon't Break A LegAdvocating for Women in Sport ft. Dr. Ellie Somers PTIn this episode, Danielle and Jake sit down with Dr. Ellie Somers of Sisu Sports Performance and Physical Therapy and the US AFL Women's National Team. Ellie is a therapist, a run coach, a strength coach and an advocate for women in sport.We go into a bit of a deep dive with Ellie on implicit gender bias and how we can advocate for and empower female athletes. Ellie provides a much-needed perspective for therapists and athletes alike, especially in the performing arts realm. People we referenced:Amy Arundale: @squeakyedgar...
2020-06-1500 minDon't Break A LegDeveloping Physical Literacy ft. Derek Miles PT, DPTIn this episode, Danielle and Jake sit down with Derek Miles of Barbell Medicine. Derek is a gentleman, a scholar, a barbell enthusiast, and a physical therapist who specializes in working with pediatric athletes.We go into a bit of a deep dive with Derek on "physical literacy" and how we can help foster longer, more robust careers of performing artists. We also talk about early specialization - which is a hot topic in the sports world, but one that we tend to avoid when it comes to the performing arts. Contact Derek:...
2020-06-0800 minDon't Break A LegWorking with Gymnasts ft. Christina Myers CSCS, PESIn this episode, Danielle and Jake sit down with Christina Myers, CSCS, PES of Lift Heavy Princess - a strength and conditioning coach, gymnastics coach and competitive powerlifter - to discuss working with the gymnastics population. Christina is incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to the unique demands of gymnastics athletes. We discuss everything from training, communication, coaching to nutrition and body image. Christina is a tremendous resource and it's incredible to see her blend her passions so well to serve gymnasts. Contact Christina:Gymnastics IG: @lhp_gymnastics_strength_ IG: @lift...
2020-05-2500 minDon't Break A LegPerforming Arts Medicine Education ft. Dr. Rose Schmieg DHScIn this episode, Danielle and Jake sit down with Rose Schmieg, DHSc, LAT, ATC, PT, OCS, CSCS, CISSN, director of the Masters in Athletic Training and Performing Arts Medicine programs at Shenandoah University.This podcast explores the educational side of healthcare in the arts - opportunities, barriers and where the profession is going. Rose provides tremendous insight as a clinician and educator on how we can best prepare to work with performing artists. For more information on Shenandoah's Performing Arts Medicine program:https://www.su.edu/athletic-training/performing-arts-medicine-certificate/ For th...
2020-05-1800 minDon't Break A LegPain, Suffering and Identity ft. Michael Amato PT, DPTIn this episode, Danielle and Jake sit down with Michael Amato PT, DPT of Boston PT and Wellness and Barbell Medicine. This podcast takes a more philosophical turn as we navigate topics such as pain, suffering and identity in the context of the performing arts landscape. This one is pretty interesting and hopefully opens up a broader discourse on injury management in arts. Articles referenced:The nature of suffering and the goals of medicine.Cassel EJ.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7057823Being a body and hav...
2020-05-1100 minDon't Break A LegBackstage on Broadway ft. Megan Wise PT, DPTIn this episode, Danielle and Jake sit down with Dr. Megan Wise, PT, DPT of Broadway's Mean Girls. We talk all about life working in a Broadway production and some of the unique demands that come with working in that space.We dive into a lot of subjects including injuries, rehab, and cross-training as Megan describes her unique role as a physical therapist in the fast-paced world of a Broadway musical. Interested in learning more about working on BROADWAY? This one is for you. Contact Megan:IG: @mnwisedptEmail: m...
2020-05-0400 minDon't Break A LegTrial to Triumph featuring Kaley Jensen of Ballet DallasIn this episode, Danielle and Jake sit down with Kaley Jensen of Ballet Dallas. We talk all about life as a professional dancer. Kaley offers a lot of insight into the struggles that come with pursuing a career in the arts.We dive into a lot of subjects including injuries, disordered eating, and creating balance to make your trials turn into triumphs. Kaley provides a wonderful perspective for those pursuing a career in dance or for professionals seeking to understand some of the unique demands that may come working with a professional dancer. Co...
2020-04-2700 minDon't Break A LegResistance Training for the Female Athlete Pt. 2 featuring Claire Zai MSIn part 2 of our discussion on resistance training for female athletes, Danielle and Jake sit down with Claire Zai MS - a researcher, coach, and competitive powerlifter. We talk all about resistance training and its applicability to the dance population. Claire is incredibly knowledgeable and a tremendous advocate for empowering women in strength sports. We discuss everything from body image, building strength and combating so many of the stigmas that are prevalent regarding resistance training. BECAUSE IT'S OKAY TO BE STRONG. AND WEIGHTS WON'T MAKE YOU BULKY. "Strength Becomes Her"https://www...
2020-04-2000 minDon't Break A LegResistance Training for the Female Athlete Pt. 1 featuring Claire Zai MSIn part 1 of our discussion on resistance training for female athletes, Danielle and Jake sit down with Claire Zai MS - a researcher, coach, and competitive powerlifter. We talk all about resistance training and its applicability to the dance population. Claire is incredibly knowledgeable and a tremendous advocate for empowering women in strength sports. We discuss everything from body image, building strength and combating so many of the stigmas that are prevalent regarding resistance training. BECAUSE IT'S OKAY TO BE STRONG. AND WEIGHTS WON'T MAKE YOU BULKY. "Strength Becomes Her"https://www...
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