Is stretching bad for you?
A study at The Australian Ballet has ‘delivered some surprising results as to what works in stretching and what is actually damaging to the body and increasing the risk of injury.’ You can read the article in full here.
Isabel Howse is our resident physiotherapist who specialises in dance injuries and has worked with The Royal Ballet schools and many West End productions. So of course, we asked for her thoughts on stretching and this is what she said:
“I have always advocated dynamic functional stretching and functional rehab specific to the dancer. Almost all injury is caused by bad technique and therefore technical correction is key to getting the dancer back to full performance.”
Izzy has worked with dancers throughout their training and development years, focusing on correcting dance technique to prevent injury and recurrence.
Brilliant at what she does, Izzy has many years of experience and does what she does. She treats injuries and helps dancers prevent further injury, with a focus on technical correction, as already mentioned.
This is particularly important when treating young dancers who are still developing their skill and whose bodies are still growing.
We are proud to have supported Salisbury Dance Studios for over twenty years, and the awesome Izzy has done much of that work.
Strength and Flexibility
Dancers need strength and flexibility throughout their bodies to cope with repetitive movements both during practice and performance. Like the rest of us, they also need to eat well, live healthily, and stay strong.
Now, while you might be more of a mover and shaker in the front room or a spin it on the dance floor when the lights are low type of person, taking care of your body is important so you might live life to the full, which may include dance or not.
Whether that’s a shimmy in the front room, a spin class at the gym or taking part in a marathon. A potter in the garden, playing ball sports with the grandchildren or a leisurely game of golf on a Saturday. Pain shouldn’t stop you.
No matter what you want to do, Sarum is here to keep you moving and doing what you love. Our highly experienced practitioners provide a personalised approach to your treatment. From sport to dance, from pottering to swinging on the green, we’ve got you covered.
Never let an old ache or pain stop you from being active or doing the things you love. Call 01722 415 055 to make an appointment and let the Sarum team work their magic.
