Performing Arts Medicine at Body Dynamics
The staff at Body Dynamics, Inc. has extensive experience treating and training recreational, pre-professional, and professional dancers, figure skaters, musicians, and gymnasts. The depth of our expertise critically enhances our ability to rehabilitate injured performers, minimize future injuries, and maximize performance capabilities. In the event of injury, we work in close coordination with several area physicians specializing in performing arts injuries. Our staff offers numerous cross-training and conditioning programs in studios throughout the region, and currently provides on-site services at The Washington Ballet, The Washington School of Ballet, and Arlington Center for Dance. Founder and President Jennifer Gamboa is considered one of the leading practitioners in Performing Arts Medicine today.
Physical Therapy Services
- We use a multifaceted approach to treat the following performing arts-related conditions:
- Acute Sprains and Strains
- Overuse Injuries
- Post-operative Conditions
- Repetitive Stress Injuries
Conditioning and Cross-training Services
In addition to our regular group classes and private Pilates sessions, we offer specific classes, workshops, and individualized training for:
- Correcting Problems in Classical Technique (workshop for dance teachers by request)
- Cross-training Essentials to do at Home (workshop by request specific to dance or skating)
- Dance-specific Pilates Training (ongoing group and private sessions)
- Injury Prevention and Management (lecture series)
- Placement and Turnout for Dancers (ongoing and workshop by request)
- Pre-season Musculoskeletal Screenings (seasonal and by request)
- Skating-specific Pilates Training (ongoing group and private sessions)
- Stretching for Maximum Effect (ongoing and workshop by request)
- Warm-up for Dancers (ongoing and workshop by request)
- Warm-up for Musicians (workshop by request)
- Warm-up for Skaters (ongoing and workshop by request)
Back-Stage Services
We routinely provide back-stage physical therapy services and coordinate on-call orthopaedic support for major dance, theater, and Broadway companies on tour in the Washington Metropolitan Area.
Our Clientele
Our clientele have included members of:
Alvin Ailey
National Symphony Orchestra
Bring in ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk
New York City Ballet
Cats
Paul Taylor
Footloose
Pennsylvania Ballet
Hubbard Street Dance
Twyla Tharp
Joffrey Ballet
U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team
Louisville Ballet
Universal Ballet
Metropolitan Opera
Washington Ballet
Royal Shakespeare Company
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