Doctors Often Get These 6 Things Wrong in Dancers

Taking time off from dance is often inevitable when injury strikes. But receiving a misdiagnosis—and the wrong type of treatment—can prolong your recovery. “A lot of doctors practice where they’ll only see one or two dancers a year,” says Dr. William Hamilton, a New York­–based orthopedic surgeon specializing in dance medicine. Since most medical professionals […]

Your Essential Guide to Dancers' Back Injuries

Why do back injuries seem to be so common these days among dancers? “It used to be that if you were in a company, you did all the work of that choreographer,” says Rocky Bornstein, a New York City–based physical therapist who specializes in professional dancers. “Now companies feel like they have to bring in […]