Back Pain in Dancers

Title: Back Pain in Dancers

On this episode, we interview Alexis Sams. Dr. Sams received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Long Island University in 2008. With her degree, she has focused her efforts on providing physical therapy services to athletes and performing artists across the country including dancers, cheerleaders, musicians, marathon runners and crossfit athletes. In 2014, she founded ANS Fitness and Physical Therapy in Arizona which provides dancers with performance evaluations, fitness and conditioning classes, physical therapy, education and screenings, and technical programs.

Link to Dr. Sams’ site: https://www.ansfptdance.com/free-stuff

Our mission: On Physiotherapy Performance Perspectives (PPP), Jenna and Marissa interview Physical Therapists who specialize in and love treating performing artists. In this monthly podcast, we aim to help performing artists gain a better understanding of how their body works, how to reduce risk of injury, what Physical Therapy for performing artists entails, and how to maximize performance potential.

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Music: Bret Autrey vs. Ella Fitzgerald - Puttin on the Ritz (Irving Berlin & Taco)

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