THE BEST BALANCE EXERCISES FOR DANCERS
Balance is an essential component of any good exercise program. As a dancer, balance is a foundational building block for movements such...
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Jenna Loewer, DPT
Jul 29, 20202 min read
IMPROVE YOUR BALANCE WITH THESE EXERCISES
Balance is an essential component of any good exercise program. As a dancer or an athlete, balance is a foundational building block for...
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Jenna Loewer, DPT
Jul 15, 20203 min read
THE TOP 5 EXERCISES TO IMPROVE YOUR PLIE IN DANCE
It’s the beginning and end of all your jumps, turns and direction changes. You name it, it probably involves a plie of some type. Time to ma
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Jenna Loewer, DPT
Jun 26, 20203 min read
HOW TO PREP YOUR BODY FOR SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVES
The start of summer can only mean one thing- it’s time for dance intensives! Things are a little different this year because of COVID,...
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Jenna Loewer, DPT
Jun 16, 20204 min read
HOW TO GET THE BALLERINA FEET YOU HAVE ALWAYS DREAMED OF
Every dancers strives to improve their arches. Whether it is pointing your toe during a develope or going en pointe, there are a few key...
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Jenna Loewer, DPT
May 21, 20201 min read
DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH ANKLE MOBILITY TO DANCE ON POINTE?
How do you know if you have enough ankle mobility to go on pointe? Try this quick and easy self-check called "The Pencil Test"
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Jenna Loewer, DPT
Mar 23, 20203 min read
"DO I NEED AN MRI?" WHY PHYSICAL THERAPY SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST STEP
X-Rays and MRI’s are awesome diagnostic tools to help get a view of what we can’t see from the outside, but there’s also a little danger in
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Jenna Loewer, DPT
Mar 23, 20201 min read
AT HOME FULL BODY WORKOUTS
Here are a few workouts you can try right at home. Little to no equipment required!
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Jenna Loewer, DPT
Feb 3, 20201 min read
3 MINUTE STRETCHING ROUTINE FOR YOUR WORKDAY
What's the biggest excuse for not getting some mobility work in?? TIME! The pace of life is fast in Northern Virginia. The majority of...
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Jenna Loewer, DPT
Dec 16, 20193 min read
WHAT HEALING FROM AN INJURY REALLY LOOKS LIKE
Progress isn't linear. It happens in little bits and pieces, sometimes good and sometimes bad. Learning to shift your mindset on what pr
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Jenna Loewer, DPT
Dec 3, 20193 min read
MY TOP RECOMMENDED THERAPY PRODUCTS FOR HOME
I’ve never been a huge promotor of therapy tools and products, but there are a few that I find myself recommending to my patients...
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Jenna Loewer, DPT
Oct 21, 20193 min read
RELIEVE YOUR TRIGGER POINTS WITH THIS EASY MASSAGE
Trigger points are quite common and they can be really uncomfortable! Knowing how to get relief from them can be super helpful, from manual
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Jenna Loewer, DPT
Oct 7, 20194 min read
TOP 10 STRETCHES TO DO AT YOUR DESK
Free time is a precious thing.. that's why it can be really helpful to learn a few exercises you can do right at your desk! These are gr
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Jenna Loewer, DPT
Sep 16, 20192 min read
THE BEST FOOT EXERCISE FOR DANCERS
Our feet are important, but they often get left out of strength and conditioning programs. They are the first point of contact with the...
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Jenna Loewer, DPT
Sep 2, 20192 min read
4 EASY STRETCHES FOR WEIGHT TRAINING
If you are lacking adequate flexibility in the wrist, the most likely result will be compensations in your lifting technique. Add the weight
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Jenna Loewer, DPT
Aug 12, 20194 min read
BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS FOR ATHLETES
Ready or not, school is starting back up soon, which also means it's time for sports! It's important to understand how to stay healthy...
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Jenna Loewer, DPT
Jul 29, 20192 min read
5 MINUTE CORE EXERCISE ROUTINE FOR SI JOINT PAIN
Have you ever felt pain in your lower back off to one side? It could be coming from your Sacroilliac joint. Try this 5 minute stability sequ
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Jenna Loewer, DPT
Jul 16, 20193 min read
THE SECRET TO SUCCESS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
Working on stretching or strengthening one hour a week during PT just won’t cut it. It’s the little day to day stuff, in between visits, whe
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Jenna Loewer, DPT
Jun 23, 20193 min read
YOUR DIAGNOSIS DOES NOT DEFINE YOU
A Diagnosis is just a label. It doesn't matter if its hip impingement, COPD or a fracture... do not let a diagnosis define the limits of
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Jenna Loewer, DPT
Apr 9, 20191 min read
ELIMINATE YOUR NECK PAIN AT NIGHT WITH THIS DIY CERVICAL PILLOW
Have you ever woken up with a "crick in your neck?" Or maybe felt some shoulder pain and stiffness in the morning? There is a good chance...
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