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  • Dance Injury Anxiety - How to support the injured dancer in your life

    When dancers sustain a bad injury or fall, they become cautious of the dance move they were attempting to do when the accident occured. Depending on how serious the injury sustained was, a dancer may even become fearful of the circumstances that led up to his or her fall. It is important to know how you can support the dancer in your life to help minimise their anxieties and fears, thus allowing them to recover at a speed that is best suited for them. View Post

  • Prioritising Personal Health and Safety - Lessons from the Olympics

    What can the Olympics teach us about prioritising physical and mental health? Athletes often get injured and face great mental stresses, and Olympians, perhaps the most elite group of athletes there are, are no different. Their decisions and reactions in relation to their injuries and health demonstrate important life lessons that the rest of us need to learn, especially in prioritising our own wellbeing. View Post

  • Injury prevention for Dance and Fitness – Taking Precautionary Steps

    For any dancer or fitness enthusiast, an injury can be an extremely frustrating thing. Fortunately, most injuries are preventable. Taking precautionary steps is an essential part of preparation before you begin your fitness and/or dance routine – Knowing that you’ve taken steps to minimise the risk of injuries will give you a sense of reassurance when you’re moving about.

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