The Injury Hub

Dancing Injuries: Info, Symptoms & Treatment.

Our Chartered Physiotherapists across Ireland are experts in the causes, symptoms and treatment of a wide range of dancing injuries.

The Injury Hub: Dancing Injuries

About Dancing Injuries.

The majority of dance related injuries are caused by overuse as opposed to any sort of trauma. The foot, ankle, lower leg, back, and hip are some of the most commonly injured sites. In addition, the type of dance style may expose the dancer to risks of certain types of injuries. For example, ballet dancers are prone to ankle sprains, whereas urban, or street, dancers are exposed to knee injuries due to sudden flexion and extension movements.

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How We Can Help.

Symptoms, Treatment & How We Can Help Your Recovery.

Learn about common dancing injury symptoms, effective treatments, and how our expert team supports your recovery journey every step of the way.

Common dancers’ ailments include ankle sprains, Achilles tendinopathy, shin splints, and low back pain. However, many other muscle strains, joint and ligament sprains, joint pains and over training syndrome can occur.

Dancers are athletes in the degree to which they require highly skilled capabilities to perform and train at a high level. It is important to address dance injuries correctly, as continuation of regular practice while injured can cause far more serious injuries with long term implications.

Our Chartered Physiotherapists will carry out a detailed assessment to determine the type and cause of the presenting problem. This will guide their choice of the best evidence based treatments to manage your dance related injury.

Depending on the injury, our highly skilled Physiotherapists may prescribe various types of treatments including strengthening programmes with additional stretching when appropriate.

Many dancers find a sports massage and dry needling to be particularly beneficial in helping to heal over used muscles quickly.

 

Our Physiotherapists are highly qualified in the management of joint and ligament sprains and muscle strains.

Our Physiotherapists will utilise a range of their skills in soft tissue management, exercise prescription to stretch and strengthen, mobilisation of the spine and other joints, and prescription of appropriate taping/splints or orthotics, getting you back to full fitness and out on the dance floor as quickly as possible.

Our patient’s health journeys

CMM Coate
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Very good attention from Igor. He was professional and friendly and took the time to answer questions. I would certainly revisit Thank you.
Alice O
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The best deep tissue massage by Marcelo! Would definitely go again.
Linda C
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A very plesant and efficient physiotherapy service.
Kevin M
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Had a very positive experience. Had severe back pain and Dylan was able to see me at short notice. He was very thorough and clear in assessing and explaining my condition and structuring a recovery exercise program that worked very succesfully. I am now fully recovered and looking forward to being as active as I was before my injury.
Sonia F
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Really happy with the two appointments I had with Dylan Connelly to treat my calf strain. His approach was both professional and personable and he ensured that I was completely comfortable during all phases of the appointments. He explained and demonstrated the exercises in 'lay' terms and ensured that I understood and was happy with the approach and expected outcomes. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
Amy B
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I met with Lisa on three occasions in relation to my hamstring and she was absolutely amazing! So easy to chat to and super informative. You need to book at least a week or two in advance to get a spot with her and it's no surprise. She's absolutely fantastic! He explained and demonstrated the exercises in 'lay' terms and ensured that I understood and was happy with the approach and expected outcomes. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
Lisa O
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I went to Olga for 4 or 5 weeks before the marathon this year for hip pain. I was contemplating not running as my long run training had become so painful on the hip. Olga treated with dry needling and massage and over 2 sessions, I saw a big difference. I continued a weekly session to keep me loose and followed her exercise plan. I completed the marathon with no hip issues and felt like my recovery after was a lot faster than previous years.
Margaret C
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Myself and my mother attended Craig for 3 sessions - he is expert at what he does, so understanding, gentle and kind. Great personality and a really skilled physio. Would recommend him absolutly without reservation.He explained and demonstrated the exercises in 'lay' terms and ensured that I understood and was happy with the approach and expected outcomes. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
Patrick M
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I had a painful trapped nerve in my neck which caused pain together with pins and needles running into my arm and hand. I attended Mohammed twice over a period of two weeks. It completely resolved after second appointment. Mohammed is an expert professional at what he does. I would highly recommend his services. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
Lauren T
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I can only recommend Dr. Muhammed Sohail. I’ve been to many physio consultants and he’s been the very best so far: dry needling has improved my IT band issues so much over two sessions including my knee pain. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
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