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This episode discusses the impact of low back pain on performers and offers insights into recovery and prevention strategies.
Episode Title: Act I: The Ache That Steals the Spotlight Low back pain can silence your artistry—but it doesn’t have to steal your spotlight. In this episode of Performers Happiness in the Arts (PHARTS), Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT—dance medicine specialist, performer, and founder of Jenna Kantor Physical Therapy (JKPT)—dives into the world of low back pain for dancers, singers, and actors. You’ll hear about: Why 67% of dancers, 54% of singers, and 52% of actors experience low back pain (Sweeney & McAuley, University of Hertfordshire, UK, 2016; Angadi et al., Ohio State University, 2019; Fryer, Australia, 2018) How technique habits, posture, and overuse lead to pain The role of performing arts physical therapy in recovery and prevention (Smith et al., Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, NYC, 2021) How guided movement can speed recovery by 30% (O’Sullivan et al., British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2020) Whether you’re mastering Hamilton choreography, belting out Defying Gravity, or performing an intense monologue in Hadestown, this episode gives you the tools to stay strong, pain-free, and in the spotlight. 🩰 Need personalized care? Visit www.jennakantorpt.com to connect with Jenna…
People in this episode
Host: Jenna Kantor
Topics covered
- low back pain
- performing arts
- dance medicine
- physical therapy
- recovery
- artistry
Keywords
- low back pain
- dancers
- singers
- actors
- physical therapy
- recovery
- performance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Jenna Kantor Physical Therapy, University of Hertfordshire, Ohio State University, Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, British Journal of Sports Medicine
Books & works: Hamilton, Defying Gravity, Hadestown
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