THE DANCE CLINIC AT HIGHETT PODIATRY
Bayside Melbourne’s premier centre for podiatry treatment, assessment and rehabilitation management of dance related injuries.
Our experienced team of podiatrists, with extensive ballet teacher training, work closely with dancers and their teachers to provide expert care and a holistic approach to a dancer’s foot health and overall wellbeing.
OUR SERVICES
PRE-POINTE ASSESSMENTS
For ballet dancers looking to commence dancing en pointe to ensure they are safe to make this transition. We use an evidence-based assessment program evaluating aspects of the dancer’s technique, strength, control, posture, flexibility and maturity.
Our program also offers ongoing support for those already dancing en pointe to maintain optimal foot and lower limb health.
DANCE INJURY MANAGEMENT
The Dance Clinic understands, respects and is sympathetic to the demands of the art.
We pay particular attention to the dancer’s mindset and treat injuries accordingly with the utmost care to support their rehabilitation. We customise our rehabilitation programs as part of a ‘Return to Dance’ plan in collaboration with the dancer and teacher.
WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS
We run a series of dance studio workshops to educate dance teachers, parents and dancers on the pressures placed on a dancer’s feet and lower limbs with key insights into common injuries, prevention and best practice for return to dance.
We are also available for keynote speaking at conferences and presentations on dance podiatry.
UNDERSTANDING THE DANCER
Ballet and all forms of dance require both artistry and athleticism to achieve the high standard for training and performance.
A dancer’s body is their most important tool. This commitment places a high degree of physical strain on a dancer’s body, specifically their feet and lower limbs.
We specialise in dance therapy, rehabilitation, pre-pointe assessments and dance injury prevention education workshops for ballet and performing arts schools, as well as dancers and their parents.
working alongside THE dancer
Behind every great dancer is a team of experts who have a dancer’s best interests at heart.
As classically trained dancers and ballet teachers themselves, podiatrists Sophie Young and Kirstine Mann provide an unrivalled insight into the world of dance and the pressures placed not only on the dancer themselves, but their bodies.
Their empathy for the dancer and expert knowledge of a dancer’s biomechanics allows them to work as part of a collaborative team to provide the highest level of podiatric care to support each and every dancer from beginners through to elite or professional.
DEDICATED TO PROVIDING OUR VICTORIAN DANCE COMMUNITY WITH THE HIGHEST PODIATRY CARE, PREVENTATIVE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES.
