Performing Arts and Dance Medicine Helps Dancers Back On Their Feet

Dance is a complex physical commitment that requires holistic treatment of the musculoskeletal system.

Physicians from Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospitals Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery specialize in caring for pediatric, adolescent and young adult dancers and performing artists.

We apply a comprehensive evaluation from nutrition, bone health, and sports psychology in addition to management of acute injuries.
Our Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital experts, specialize in the assessment and treatment of performance-related injuries.

With experience caring for company dancers from the Boston Ballet and Boston Conservatory, we cater to the unique discipline of dance biomechanics, flexibility, strength deficits, injury prevention and pointe readiness. Young dancers can expect full evaluation, diagnostics and treatment of all injuries at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospitals Performing Arts and Dance Medicine program.

For more information on the Performing Arts & Dance Medicine program, please contact Jenna Shinn at (954) 575-8203 or email her at jeshinn@mhs.net.