Ballet British Columbia
In December, Shannon and Dana worked with Ballet BC and Alberta Ballet during their Christmas performances of the Nutcracker Suite. Prior to the performances, these physiotherapists assisted the dancers with their warm up and performed appropriate assessment and manual therapy techniques as required to optimise the dancers’ function. The injuries they treated included foot and ankle sprains and strains, low back injuries, shoulder and neck dysfunction, and generalised muscle tightness and fatigue.The dancers had just finished performing the Nutcracker Suite in Spokane and were finishing their tour in Vancouver. The dancers were looking forward to great performances in Vancouver followed by a break from the demanding schedule of the Nutcracker Suite. The dancers typically perform 30 to 40 shows over the course of 4 weeks.
It was a great opportunity for Dana and Shannon to work with these dancers
prior to the show and to watch the dancers perform knowing that physiotherapy
had helped them to reach the level of excellence that they demonstrated
on stage. Shannon and Dana are looking forward to working with Ballet
BC during their next performances in February. Vancouver is fortunate
to have such an incredible ballet company.
TEAM JERICHO PHYSIO