About this episode
This episode explores the challenges and recovery process associated with ankle fractures in performers.
In this episode of Performers Happiness in the Arts (PHARTS), host Dr. Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, performer and dance medicine specialist, takes you behind the curtain of one of the most common — and emotionally challenging — injuries in the performing arts: the ankle fracture. From the heartbreaking “crack” mid-performance to the long road back to dancing, singing, and acting at full strength, Jenna dives into the science, the rehab, and the artistry of recovery. You’ll learn: ✨ Why dancers, singers, and actors are all at risk for ankle fractures 🩺 How to recognize when it’s more than a sprain 💃 The staged approach to performer-specific rehab 🎬 Functional training that prepares you to return to the spotlight safely 🎧 Perfect for: musical theatre performers, students, medical professionals in the performing arts, and anyone who’s ever had to say, “the show must go on” — even through injury. Need individualized care for your ankle injury or performing pain? ➡️ Visit Jenna Kantor Physical Therapy (JKPT) — based in Pittsburgh, PA, offering Telehealth for New York performers — where you’ll receive expert, performer-focused rehab and guidance for healthy, pain-free movement. 🎥 Free…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Jenna Kantor
Topics covered
- ankle fracture
- performer rehabilitation
- dance medicine
- injury recovery
- performing arts
Keywords
- ankle fracture
- rehab
- performing arts
- dance medicine
- injury prevention
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Jenna Kantor Physical Therapy
Places: Pittsburgh, PA, New York
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