Paragon Pilates and Physical Therapy is excited to offer dance medicine to the Twin Cities dance community. If you are an injured dancer or are looking for top-notch dance conditioning, Paragon is uniquely qualified to address your needs. We will get you back to dancing quicker than traditional rehabilitation routes.
What is Dance Medicine?
Dance Medicine today is what Sports Medicine was 20 years ago, specific treatment and training for this population. It includes dance-specific evaluation and treatment of the dancer, prevention of injury, research and education on causes of injury and biomechanics of dance movement. The dancer has unique treatment and return-to-activity needs based on: the extreme ranges of motion required in dance, the amount of repetitive movements, as well as the demands of rigorous performance schedules.
The Dance Medicine team works together-dancer, teacher, parent and healthcare provider- in caring for the dancer, balancing dance and rehabilitation, and progressing back to full activity safely while preventing recurring injury. The medical team has expertise in the physical and artistic demands placed on the dancer which allows for a much more effective treatment and outcome.
“My visits to Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy have greatly affected my dance. Although my journey back to dance after foot surgery was very long, taking pilates regularly helped me tremendously. During the sessions, Cari and I worked on my core strength, my flexibility, and jumps without hurting my foot in any way. Now that I have returned to dance, I am stronger and more flexible than ever, and I owe much of my success to the wonderful people who work at Paragon & Physical Therapy.” ~ S. Hurley
“Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy has been instrumental to my development as a serious dancer preparing for a professional performing career. The skilled instructors at Paragon are passionate about Pilates and eager to share their knowledge in a fun and incredibly supportive environment. For me, they were particularly helpful in rehabilitating injuries and correcting muscular imbalances. At Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy I always have peace of mind knowing that the instruction I am receiving complements my dance training 100%. As a result, I have been able to return to dance with greater body awareness and increased confidence.” ~ H. Benditt
