10/28/2025
👯‍♀️ Protecting Young Dancers: The Importance of Early Injury Care
Behind every professional dancer is a body that’s been cared for early.
We recently met an 8-year-old dancer with bilateral ankle pain — not from a major injury, but from untreated sprains that changed how she moved. The result?
Tightness, compensation, and pain on both sides.
In young dancers, early intervention is key. The body adapts fast — but not always in helpful ways. Ignoring “minor” pain can alter balance, turnout, and even long-term joint health.
At R3 Physio, we encourage parents to treat minor issues as information, not inconveniences. Helping young dancers move well now builds resilience for their future careers.
✨ Prevention is protection — not perfection.
💬 Dance parents — how do you help your dancer recover and rest between rehearsals?