Can you name the muscle groups that help improve your turnout?
💥Dance Anatomy Pop Quiz! Can you name the muscle groups that help improve your turnout? This is a fun one to ask your teachers, too 😉 If you said… Gluteus Maximus + Deep External Rotators You’re right! My favorite exercise to target these turnout rockstars include: 💙Side-lying Clamshells • 💙Z-sit Knee Lift • 💙Standing Clamshells 💙Hip Airplanes So if you’ve been working on better turnout but you’re not seeing the results you’d like, save this Reel and add these exercises to…
❓Have you been corrected about sickled feet? Sickled feet typically occur with weak ankle/foot evertors. Aside from aesthetics, we want to find a more neutral foot alignment because: • 👉You could hurt your foot when landing from a jump. • 👉Proper pointe work is impossible as the foot is misaligned when going up on relevé. 👉Sickling could be a sign of ankle instability or muscular imbalance. Try the exercises ⬆️ with resistance bands to strengthen your lower legs! 👊 • ⭐Little toes…
Say Goodbye to Knee Pain: 7 Exercises to Heal Torn Cartilage Under the Kneecap
Healing from a torn cartilage under the kneecap can be a challenging process, but the right exercises can bring significant relief. This guide offers 7 doctor-recommended exercises designed to decrease pain, improve knee function and promote healing. These exercises emphasize strength, flexibility and balance, forming a holistic approach to your recovery. Always consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new exercise regimen. #KneeHealth #PainRelief
KNEE MOBILITY: Tibial rotation basics
Did you know your knee rotates axially in addition to the basics bending and straightening? If it doesn’t do this or if this is impacted either due to injury or pain, it can affect how well your knee bends and straightens. It also affects contact pressures with the knee cap (Patellofemoral joint). You NEEED full knee extension. Lacking it can affect the way you walk and be a contributor to a host of knee issues due to the less than ideal joint mechanics with loading. The research on…

Dr. Leada | Sports Physio
Ankle stability circuit
Improving ankle stability is beneficial to anyone from those wanting to improve their sports performance to those recovering from a recent ankle injury. IRG Bellevue physical therapist, Jessica DiGiacomo, PT, AIB-VRT, takes us through some easy ankle strengthening exercises. Jessica’s circuit includes: 🔷 Band walks 🔷 Single leg heel raise 🔷 Single leg deadlift 🔷 Star balance If you’re dealing with ankle pain or looking for ways to strengthen your ankles, we can help! Our…
Try these Strengthening Exercises for Dancer Feet!!
Ankle strength is so important for dancers!!! Try these exercises to build up your foot and ankle strength 😍 #discountdance #dancerexercises #strongankles

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