Dance PT Podcast

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...

When we talk about flexibility in dancers, it’s easy to think of beautiful lines, deep splits, and sky-high extensions—but flexibility is so much more than aesthetic range. It’s a vital component of dancer health...

For dancers and performers, the elbow is more than just a joint—it’s a powerhouse for movement, expression, and stability. In this episode, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, Dance PT certified, walks physical therapists and PTAs...

Knee health is critical for dancers, and sometimes unique conditions like a discoid meniscus can fly under the radar until pain, catching, or instability shows up in the studio. In this episode, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT...

Diabetes can affect more than blood sugar — for dancers, it can impact energy, coordination, strength, and performance endurance. In this episode of the Dance PT Podcast, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, Dance PT Certified...

In this episode of the Dance PT Podcast, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, and Dance PT Certified, discusses Degenerative Disk Disease in dancers. Learn how repetitive spinal loading from jumps, backbends, and turns can impact...

In this episode of the Dance PT Podcast, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, Dance PT Certified, dives into Cuboid Syndrome, a foot injury that’s small in size but big in performance impact. Dancers—especially those doing ballet...

Dancers put their elbows—and the ulnar nerve—under unique stress through floor work, handstands, lifts, and partnering. In this episode, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, Dance PT Certified, discusses Cubital Tunnel Syndrome in...

Even a “minor” concussion can significantly impact a dancer’s coordination, focus, and confidence. In this episode, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, and Dance PT Certified, walks physical therapists and PTAs through the signs...

Why does a tiny ankle sprain turn into months—or even years—of debilitating pain for some dancers? In this episode of the Dance PT Podcast, host Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, unpacks one of the most complex and misunderstood...

Chronic pain can silently derail a performer’s career, yet it’s often misunderstood or dismissed as “just part of the job.” In this episode of the Dance PT Podcast, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, and Dance PT certified, dives...

In this episode of the Dance PT Podcast, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, and Dance PT certified, explores Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) in dancers, musicians, actors, and stage professionals. CFS is more than just fatigue—it’s...

As physical therapists and PTAs, we often see dancers push through fatigue and breathlessness — but sometimes, these symptoms are more than just “getting tired.” In this episode, I dive into Chronic Obstructive...

Neck pain, tingling, or weakness in the arm can quietly derail a performer’s career — from dancers and musicians to actors and stage crew. In this episode, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, Dance PT certified, dives into cervical...

In this episode of the Dance PT Podcast, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, Dance PT certified, dives into the hidden challenge of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) in performers. From dancers executing lifts to musicians mastering...