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Performing Arts

Performing Arts Physical Therapy in Boston

Specialized physical therapy for dancers, gymnasts, musicians, actors, and performing artists.

Performing artists place unique physical demands on their bodies. Whether you’re training, rehearsing, performing, or recovering from an injury, our physical therapists understand the importance of helping you stay active while meeting the demands of your craft.

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Introduction

Physical therapy designed for performing artists.

Boston PT & Wellness provides individualized rehabilitation and performance-focused physical therapy designed around your activity, goals, and performance demands.

Performing isn’t just an activity—it’s a physical demand. Dancers, gymnasts, musicians, actors, and other performers often require exceptional strength, mobility, coordination, balance, endurance, and body awareness.

Injuries can interfere with rehearsals, performances, training, and everyday life. Our physical therapists work with performing artists to:

Recover from injury
Improve strength and mobility
Address pain and movement limitations
Build physical resilience
Safely return to performance
Reduce the risk of future injury
Maintain performance demands throughout rehabilitation

Our goal is not simply to get you out of pain. It’s to help you get back to doing what you do.

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Who We Treat

Physical therapy for dancers, athletes & performing artists.

We work with performing artists at a variety of experience levels, from recreational participants to pre-professional and collegiate performers.

Dancers

  • Ballet
  • Contemporary
  • Modern
  • Jazz
  • Hip-hop
  • Tap
  • Ballroom
  • Commercial dance

Gymnasts & Cheerleaders

  • Competitive gymnasts
  • Club gymnasts
  • Collegiate gymnasts
  • Cheerleaders
  • Tumbling athletes

Musicians & Actors

  • Instrumentalists
  • Vocalists
  • Musical theater performers
  • Actors
  • Performing artists

Other Performers

  • Circus artists
  • Pre-professional performers
  • Collegiate performers
  • Recreational performers
Common Injuries

Common performing arts injuries we treat.

Performing artists can experience injuries related to repetitive movement, training volume, impact, flexibility demands, strength deficits, or changes in workload.

Lower Extremity

  • Ankle injuries
  • Foot pain
  • Achilles injuries
  • Stress injuries
  • Shin pain
  • Knee injuries
  • Hip pain
  • Muscle strains

Spine & Core

  • Low back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Spinal mobility limitations
  • Core weakness
  • Movement-related pain

Upper Extremity

  • Shoulder injuries
  • Elbow injuries
  • Wrist injuries
  • Hand injuries
  • Repetitive strain

Overuse & Training-Related Injuries

  • Tendinopathies
  • Muscle strains
  • Stress injuries
  • Training-related pain
  • Repetitive-use injuries
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Our Approach

Rehabilitation that understands your performance demands.

Performing artists often cannot simply stop moving while recovering from an injury.

Your physical therapist will develop an individualized plan based on your symptoms, physical demands, and goals.

Rehabilitation may need to account for:

Rehearsal schedules
Performance schedules
Training volume
Sport or performance demands
Strength requirements
Flexibility requirements
Repetitive movement
Impact and landing demands
Performance deadlines
Performance-Focused Rehabilitation

From rehabilitation back to performance.

Returning to everyday activities is only part of recovery for many performers. Our goal is to help you progressively return to the physical demands of your performance.

Depending on your needs, rehabilitation may include:

Strength training
Mobility work
Balance training
Neuromuscular training
Landing mechanics
Movement analysis
Endurance development
Sport- or performance-specific exercises
Progressive workload
Return-to-performance planning
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Injury Risk Reduction

Injury risk reduction for performing artists.

Physical therapy doesn’t have to begin after an injury.

Performers can benefit from identifying strength, mobility, movement, and workload considerations before they become a problem.

We can help performers develop strategies to:

Build strength
Improve movement efficiency
Address mobility limitations
Manage training loads
Improve recovery
Prepare for increased performance demands
Reduce injury risk
Performing Arts Experience

Experience working with Boston’s performing arts community.

Our physical therapists have experience working with performers throughout the Boston area, including individuals connected to Boston Ballet and Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

Our clinicians have worked with:

Pre-professional ballet dancers
Commercial dancers
Collegiate dancers
Musicians
Musical theater students
Actors
Gymnasts
Other performing artists
Meet Our Performing Arts Physical Therapists

Our performing arts physical therapy team.

Dr. Cheyenne F., PT, DPT

Dr. Cheyenne F., PT, DPT

Pelvic Health • Dance • Performing Arts

Cheyenne has an extensive dance background and provides physical therapy services to performing artists, including dancers, musicians, and actors.

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Dr. Amanda K., PT, DPT

Dr. Amanda K., PT, DPT

Performing Arts • Gymnastics • Fitness

Amanda has experience working with Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Boston Ballet, including pre-professional ballet and commercial dancers, musicians, and musical theater students. She also coaches collegiate club gymnastics.

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Services for Performing Arts Organizations

Injury screens & workshops.

BPTW can also support dance studios, gymnastics facilities, and other performing arts organizations through injury prevention and educational programming. Potential offerings include:

Injury Screening

Identify potential areas of weakness, mobility limitations, or movement concerns.

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Injury-Risk Reduction Workshops

Educational sessions designed to help performers understand injury prevention and recovery.

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Strength & Mobility

Performance-specific strength and mobility programming.

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Performance Preparation

Strategies to help performers prepare for increased training or performance demands.

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Recovery Education

Education surrounding recovery, training volume, and managing physical demands.

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Related Services

Explore more at Boston PT & Wellness.

Sports Physical Therapy

Performance-focused rehabilitation for athletes and active individuals.

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Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Individualized rehabilitation following orthopedic surgery.

Explore Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Dry Needling

An additional treatment option that may be incorporated into an individualized rehabilitation plan when appropriate.

Explore Dry Needling

Pelvic Health

Specialized pelvic health physical therapy, including care for performing artists and active individuals.

Explore Pelvic Health
FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

01 / Can physical therapy help dancers?
Yes. Physical therapy can help dancers address injuries, pain, strength and mobility limitations, and other physical challenges while working toward a safe return to training and performance.
02 / Do you treat gymnasts?
Yes. BPTW works with gymnasts and other athletes dealing with sports-related injuries, movement limitations, and performance demands.
03 / Can I do physical therapy while I’m still performing?
In many cases, rehabilitation can be modified around your training and performance schedule. Your physical therapist will determine the appropriate level of activity based on your individual presentation.
04 / Do you work with pre-professional dancers?
Yes. Our clinicians have experience working with pre-professional and collegiate-level performing artists.
05 / Do you work with musicians and actors?
Yes. Our performing arts experience includes musicians, actors, and musical theater performers.
06 / Can physical therapy help prevent performing arts injuries?
Physical therapy can help identify strength, mobility, movement, and workload considerations and develop strategies to support healthy participation and performance.
07 / Do you offer injury screenings for dance or gymnastics organizations?
BPTW offers injury screening and educational programming for performing arts and athletic organizations. Contact our team to discuss available options.
Locations

Performing arts physical therapy near you.

Performing arts physical therapy is available at select Boston PT & Wellness locations.

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Seven clinics across Greater Boston. Call (781) 874-9294.

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Keep doing what you love.

Your performance matters.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, preparing for a demanding performance season, or looking to improve your strength and resilience, our physical therapists can help you develop a plan built around your goals.

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