Blogs

Bethany Shum
Jan 15, 2026

Bouncing Back: A Dancer's Guide to Recovery After Ankle and Foot Injuries (Client's Case Study)

Ankle and foot injuries can feel like the end of the road for dancers. The sudden halt in movement, the pain, and the uncertainty about returning to jumping can be overwhelming. Yet, many dancers have successfully...

How to be an Injury-Free Cheerleader: Top Tips From Leading Sport Injury Experts!!!

Cheerleading is a physically demanding and high-impact sport that requires strength, flexibility, coordination, and endurance. Whether you’re an all-star cheerleader pushing the limits of tumbling or stunting, your...

Small Injuries, Big Problems: A Chat with Dance Physiotherapist Dinah Hampson

We have a very special guest all the way from Toronto, Canada: Dinah Hampson. Dinah is a physiotherapist who works with what she calls "bendy people who need to be strong," and she's also the founder of Pivot Dancer....

Bethany Shum
Oct 29, 2024

My Journey Through Learning, Inspiration, and Connection in Dance Medicine

Attending the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) conference was a transformative experience for me — one that left me feeling inspired, educated, and eager to integrate everything I...

Bethany Shum
Oct 21, 2024

The Rehab Guide To Shin Splints

"Shin splints" or " Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome" (MTSS) refers to pain along the shin bone, which is one of the common injuries in cheerleading, dance, and sports. It is generally caused by repetitive stress to the...

Bethany Shum
Sep 18, 2024

Calf Raises- The Secret to Better Performance and Injury Prevention

In 2020, the Australian Ballet shared its secret to helping its dancers prevent injuries and improve their performance: single-leg calf raises. In this blog, we will explore the theory behind this and discuss how it...

ACL Injuries And The Rehabilitation Journey

Cheerleading, tumbling, and acrobatics are exhilarating sports that demand incredible athleticism.

Bethany Shum
Aug 20, 2024

The Rehab Guide to Ankle Sprains

An ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries, it accounts for up to 40% of all sports injuries every year. Due to its prevalence, we sometimes overlook and underestimate the seriousness and impact it can bring...

Bethany Shum
Jul 23, 2024

The Dancer's Hip

Clicking in joints is very common and usually harmless. If you get a big clunk in your hip when you dance or walk- you might have the dancer's hip!

Bethany Shum
Jan 29, 2024

Foot And Ankle Injuries In Dance