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The Dance Physio Podcast

A podcast designed to explore ideas and foster discussion around dancer health and wellness. The Dance Physio Podcast aims to challenge the status quo, bridge the gap between dance science and the studio, and help change the landscape of the dance industry for the better.

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Episode 85: Your Questions, Answered - Part 1

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2025/06/10

In this week's podcast episode, I'm answering your questions! I have been compiling a list of listener questions, and finally get a chance to sit down an answer a few of them. Have a listen to find out how to have tricky conversations with studios about unsafe training practices, what it actually means to 'rest' when you have an injury, my top advice for recurrent shin splits, and so much more! If you have a question you want answered on a future podcast, send me an email or a DM and I'll a...

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Episode 84: What to pack for summer intensive -...

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2025/06/03

Summer dance intensives are just around the corner, and dancers are starting to think about what they'll need to pack for a successful summer. In this podcast episode, I give you my top tips for what to pack, from a physiotherapist's perspective. Is there anything I missed that you'd include in your list? Let me know and I'll be sure to include next time! Learn more about Erika Mayall: Follow me on Instagram: @dancephysioerikaLearn more about me on my website: https://www.allegroperformance.c...

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Episode 83: ACL Rehabilitation for Dancers

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2025/05/27

Although anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries aren't super common in dancers, they do happen and post-surgical rehabilitation looks slightly different than in a general sporting population. In this podcast episode, I discuss the general timeline and priorities for ACL rehabilitation, as well as the significant differences for dancers going through ACL rehab compared to their running-sport based peers. Learn more about Erika Mayall: Follow me on Instagram: @dancephysioerikaLearn more ab...

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Episode 82: ACL Injuries in Sport & Dance

The Dance Physio Podcast ·

2025/05/20

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries have been forefront in the media and sporting world in recent years with an apparent uptick of injuries, especially among female athletes. FIFA recently announced funding to specifically study whether hormonal fluctuations in female athletes are potentially linked to ACL injuries, and this is just some of the publicity ACL injuries are getting. In this podcast episode, we'll discuss ACL injuries in the context of sport and dance, and what the sporting...

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Episode 81: Foot Health for Dancers with Bri Zborowski

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2025/05/13

In this podcast episode I'm joined by Bri Zborowski from Apolla Performance Wear to discuss all things foot health for dancers. In last week's episode, we covered footwear for dancers and why traditional dance footwear can potentially lead to lower extremity injuries for dancers. In this episode, Bri and I discuss her journey in the dance world, and ultimately what led to her co-founding the compression sock company Apolla Performance Wear. Bri and her business partner Kaycee are changing the...

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Episode 80: Footwear for Dancers

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2025/05/06

In this episode, I explore the importance and limitations of footwear for dancer's. We discuss the current state of research when it comes to footwear for dancers, why dance footwear might be contributing to lower limb, foot and ankle injuries; and what dancer's can do to help mitigate some of these issues. Other podcast episodes mentioned: Episode 56: Dancer's Feet: Form vs Function Episode 73: The Importance of Flooring in Dance Learn more about Erika Mayall: Follow me on Instagram: @danc...

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Episode 79: Misconceptions About Turnout in Dance

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2025/04/29

One of the biggest misconceptions about turnout in dance is that it stays the same in every position. In reality, the amount of turnout a dancer can access often changes with different leg positions and varies based on things like working vs supporting leg, straight vs bent leg, etc. In this podcast episode, I discuss some of the reasons why turnout varies in different positions - including bony anatomy, the mechanics of the hip joint, as well as tension in the soft tissues. We also touch on ...

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Episode 78: How to Stop Gripping in the Hips During...

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2025/04/22

Gripping in the front of the thigh or a feeling of jamming in the front of the hip is a common problem dancers report in extensions devant (to the front) and à la seconde (to the side). In this podcast episode, you'll learn the anatomy of the hip joint, the role of the hip flexor muscles and how their relationship to the trunk and pelvis can contribute to gripping in the front of the hip. I'll also cover ways to address this issue including cuing, re-training the motor control of the lumbo-pe...

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Episode 77: The Rehabilitation Continuum

The Dance Physio Podcast ·

2025/04/15

When it comes to injury rehabilitation, it's easy to feel like you're done as soon as pain goes away. In reality, this is often just the beginning of the rehabilitation process. In this episode, I discuss the idea of rehabilitation along a continuum, moving from 'calming things down, to building them back up' and why it's important to complete the process, even in the absence of pain. Learn more about Erika Mayall: Follow me on Instagram: @dancephysioerikaLearn more about me on my website: ht...

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Episode 76: Optimizing Sleep for Dancers

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2025/04/08

We all know that sleep is important for optimal performance and recovery, but with 59-80% of dancers reporting poor sleep, many dancers are missing the mark. In this episode, you'll learn what the latest research is telling us about sleep in dancers, the negative effects associated with lack of adequate sleep, and ways to optimize sleep utilizing sleep hygiene practices. Other Podcast Episodes Mentioned: Episode 9: Rest and Recovery for Dancers Episode 33: Optimizing Rest in the Post Season ...

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Episode 75: Hip Labral Tears in Dancers

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2025/04/01

Hip labral tears are a common injury in dancers, although they often may not present until later in a dancers career or life. In this episode, you'll learn exactly what a hip labral tear is, why dancers are particularly susceptible to them, and different treatment options available. Learn more about Erika Mayall: Follow me on Instagram: @dancephysioerikaLearn more about me on my website: https://www.allegroperformance.comSign up for my newsletter: Click hereSend me an email: hello@allegroperf...

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Episode 74: #DanceSmarter with Rosina Andrews

The Dance Physio Podcast ·

2025/03/25

In this episode, I'm joined by dance educator extraordinaire Rosina Andrews. We chat about her early life growing up as a dance studio kid, the magic of being backstage, and her pivotal time training in New York City which shaped her professional and teaching career. I absolutely loved this conversation with Rosina, and we could have chatted forever about our similar approaches and philosophies to teaching in the dance world. About Rosina Rosina Andrews is an internationally recognized danc...

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Episode 73: The Importance of Flooring in Dance

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2025/03/18

Research in court sports shows that floor surface in combination with footwear has the potential to decrease the risk of musculoskeletal injuries in athletes. In dance, we are not able to rely as heavily on footwear to dissipate impact forces, making the flooring surface even more important. In this episode, we explore 'low stiffness' dance flooring (ie sprung floors) and their role in injury risk reduction in dance. Learn more about Erika Mayall: Follow me on Instagram: @dancephysioerikaLear...

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Episode 72: Competition Countdown. Part 4 - Fuelling...

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2025/03/11

Welcome to a new 4 part series - Competition Countdown. As dance competition season ramps up into full swing in most parts of North America, this series provides useful and usable content to help dancers, teachers, and parents get the most out of competition season. In part 4, I am joined by registered dietician Jenny Accettura of Centre Stage Nutrition to discuss fuelling for dance competitions. We talk about what to prioritize the day before a competition, strategies for fuelling on b...

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Episode 71: Competition Countdown. Part 3: Rest &...

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2025/03/04

Welcome to a new 4 part series - Competition Countdown. As dance competition season ramps up into full swing in most parts of North America, this series provides useful and usable content to help dancers, teachers, and parents get the most out of competition season. In part 3, you'll learn about rest and recovery during competitions. Knowing what to prioritize when it comes to recovery during competitions can make all the difference in terms of making it to the end of a competition week...

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Episode 70: Competition Countdown. Part 2 - Dancer...

The Dance Physio Podcast ·

2025/02/25

Welcome to a new 4 part series - Competition Countdown. As dance competition season ramps up into full swing in most parts of North America, this series provides useful and usable content to help dancers, teachers, and parents get the most out of competition season. In part 2, we dive into what to do when things go wrong. No one wants to get injured, especially not during competition season, but unfortunately injuries happen. In this episode, I discuss whether first aid/medical coverage...

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Episode 69: Competition Countdown. Part 1 - Preparing...

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2025/02/18

Welcome to a new 4 part series - Competition Countdown. As dance competition season ramps up into full swing in most parts of North America, this series provides useful and usable content to help dancers, teachers, and parents get the most out of competition season. In part 1, we cover preparing your body (and mind) for competition. I discuss tapering/de-loading in the lead up to competitions, the importance of a proper warm-up prior to taking the stage, and the benefits to using visual...

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Episode 68: Elevating Dance with Chloey Turner

The Dance Physio Podcast ·

2025/02/11

In this episode, I'm joined by guest Chloey Turner. We have a fantastic conversation discussing her journey in the Irish Dance world from anxious little girl to principal dancer in Riverdance. We dig into what inspired her to pursue a career in dancer health and wellness after retiring from professional dance, and what fuels her lifelong love of learning. We also discuss her experience in the Flexibility Foundations program, and how recognizing the nervous system's role in mobility has change...

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Episode 67: Flexor Hallucis Longus (FHL) Injuries in...

The Dance Physio Podcast ·

2025/02/04

The Flexor Hallucis Longus (FHL) muscle is a common site of injury in dance - although rare in other sporting/athletic populations. It is a an important stabilizer of the 1st ray during toe off and when on demi-pointe, making it susceptible to injury in dancers. In this episode, I talk about the anatomy and function of the FHL, and discuss why it is often misdiagnosed by healthcare professionals who aren't experienced in working with dancers. I also discuss the common presentation of FHL inju...

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Episode 66: Dance: is it art or sport?

The Dance Physio Podcast ·

2025/01/28

Inspired by the recent UDA Nationals, on this week's podcast episode I revisit the age old question of whether dance is art or whether it is sport. You'll learn a bit about the world of university dance teams (full disclosure, I am by no means an expert when it comes to Dance Team dance) and why I think embracing dance as sport, at least in this case, is positive for the dance world. I also discuss ways we can provide better support for dancers who have goals and aspirations of dance team sty...

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