Tempo Physiotherapy

17/05/2025

"Pointe readiness" workshop.
Another fantastic workshop at . It was great to be back. Thank you for having me.

21/02/2025

It was a real treat to have DANCE and hypermobile DANCERS' HEALTH considerations included in the EDS Global Learning Conference this February 2025 👌 👏

There was a great lineup of presenters in the field:
- Anita Crawshaw - hypermobility and dance physio from The Hypermobility Clinic in NZ
- - a Phd candidate from Brisbane who talked about hypermobile kids' participation in dance activities
- dr Jason Lam, who talked about hypermobility in sub-elite and elite athletes

Hypermobility is very prevalent in dance. Studies show that between circa 45-75% of dancers are hypermobile.
In my clinical experience, 90% 😱 (but remember, I am a physio, I see dancers with injuries).
And yes, hypermobile dancers face many challenges!

Hypermobility can be a blessing or a curse in dance.
Which one are you?
Is your hypermobility helping you or hindering your dance life?

24/11/2024

Enjoying the weekend with , while I virtually attend the annual conference. Another fantastic event filled with amazing experts. I feel so lucky to be learning from them 👏 congratulations to ASPAH.

For those who do not know, ASPAH is Australian Society for Performing Arts Healthcare, an organisation I trust and reach to for updating my knowledge and skill in the field of healthcare of performing artists.

It is important to me that I bring the newest knowledge and evidence-based practice to my work with artists, and ASPAH is my rock.

By the way, membership of aspah is not exclusive to healthcare practitioners only. Educators play as big of a role and are encouraged to join the membership of ASPAH. Let's not forget that artists' wellbeing is a team effort and requires a streamlined and open communication and understanding of all parties involved.

Hope to see you alongside. 😊

The photos show only examples of topics covered at the conference. Other areas discussed where pain science, neurodiversity, musicians health and injury risk factors confidence and Appreciate Dialogue Therapy, hypermobility, postural and compression garments in dance - investigation of Backalast , mental health, health education for teachers, biomechanics, injury screening and prevention, assessments etc.

06/10/2024

I saw RORSCHACH today by .instruction
A fascinating and engaging piece.
Congratulations to all dancers for a beautiful performance and to for choreography.

15/09/2024

Pre-pointe assessments done for 10 lovely dancers .sunshinecoast
Thank you for having me.

Advocating for safe dance practice.
Pre-pointe assessment is a great way to keep an eye on the body and do the right things.

05/09/2024

Pointe readiness was the hot topic at our ASPAH Journal Club this month.
is a fantastic association that gathers healthcare providers and educators for the performing arts folk.
It provides many opportunities for professional development and updates us with the most recent scientific findings on the best practice for the management of performing artists.
The journal club is one of such opportunities and updates, which I always value and make time to sit on and join the conversations. This time, we had dance physios and dance educators discuss the best way to ensure readiness and safety en pointe for dancers.
ASPAH, thank you.

If you are a dance teacher, I highly recommend and encourage you to become an ASPAH member and join the conversation and use their resources to stay up to date with the science in dance medicine.

15/07/2024

FOOT AND ANKLE IN SPORT AND DANCE.

This last weekend, I spent on professional development learning, once again, from the mighty Sue Mayes of

I got many interesting insights into the management of the dancer's foot and ankle and the latest updates i research.
I will be throwing a few new tricks into my treatments.

Dancers, be sure to receive amazing care coming to Tempo Physiotherapy !!! 😃

It was great to hear how injuries are managed at the
In frank, thanks to their evidence based practise and many preventative conditioning programs, dancers have fewer injuries these days. Yay!!

Dance studio owners, if you would like to enhance your dancers' performance and reduce their rate of injuries, get in touch. We can work together on the best preventative program for you.

12/06/2024

Young dancers!!!
Great offer
Free contemporary workshop by Australasian Dance Collective
on the Sunny Coast !!

Australasian Dance Collective FREE WORKSHOP! ✨

Join one of Australia’s leading dance companies for a free contemporary workshop and Q&A these school holidays.

ADC Artistic Director, Amy Hollingsworth and Pre-Professional Program Director, Alison Currie will deliver an inspiring workshop featuring contemporary technique and repertoire.

Learn directly from these leading Australian choreographers and hear about exciting opportunities including ADC’s new Pre-Professional Program.

Dancers interested in vocational training are encouraged to attend.

This is a free workshop, places are limited so click to register below to secure your place!

✨ Sunday 23 June 11.30am - 2.30pm
✨ Age suitability 16+

REGISTER NOW 👉 https://theeventscentre.com.au/event/adc-workshop/

06/06/2024

Exploring the hip 360 degrees.
Beneficial for
Turnout
Arabesque
Developpes
Jumps
the list goes on.
Especially great for hypermobile hips!

Fun way for warming-up hips before class.
Fun way to rehab hip issues.
Fun way to find turnout.
Fun way to work on proprioception in the hip.

Credit to .milner for inspiration of the trick. You should check out how she masters this!

13/05/2024

This testimonial means a lot.
My priority is, and always was, to promote safe dance.
It is great to see that dance educators value and appreciate my service and that they also are passionate about promoting a healthy dancer paradigm.
The founder of , Marie Walton-Mahon, is definitely a noble warrior in protecting our dancers.
Thank you, Marie, for your work and this lovely testimonial 👐

05/05/2024

Physiotherapy Guide to Safe Dance is a workshop I teach to dance educators.
Today, I am heading to for a 3-hour session.
This particular workshop was custiomised to the needs of the dance school.

And yes, bones are sticking out of my bag. Fake, of course 🤦‍♀️😆

To book a workshop for your dance studio,
email info@tempophysiotherapy.com.au
call 07 5446 6710 (Australia)

Online sessions available!