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DANCE MEDICINE
Magna PT specializes in dance specific physical therapy and dance fitness evaluations for dancers, focusing on injury prevention, rehabilitation and conditioning. We also feature a 500 square-foot professional dance studio so our therapists can evaluate and monitor your progress in a professional setting.
Dancers will receive a customized plan to meet specific challenges and needs while regaining top form while restoring proper joint mechanics, balance muscle function, movement awareness and developing stronger technique.
While our focus is Dance Medicine, we consider ourselves experts in the performing arts. Our clinicians have experience with performing artists including figure skaters, musicians, gymnasts and singers.
Our singers can also take advantage of vocal chord musculature massage to improve flexibility in that region while helping to improve voice control and sound.
In-Clinic Dance Medicine Services
DANCE
EVALUATION
Fitness or Pointe
1-Hour Evaluation Session:
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Musculoskeletal, Balance & Flexibility Assessment
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Technique Analysis
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Personalized Dance Fitness & Exercise Report
From:
$75.00 (non-affiliate)
DANCE PERSONAL TRAINING
Style Specific
60-Minute Sessions
Packages available:
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4 sessions
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8 sessions
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12 sessions
From:
$75.00
EVALUATION + IMPLEMENTION
Fitness or Pointe
1-Hour Evaluation Session +
Implementation Session:
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One-on-one 90-Min. Implementation Session
From:
$245.00 (non-affiliate)
DANCE FITNESS START-UP PACKAGE
Style Specific
1-Hour Evaluation Session +
Implementation Session +
6-Week Program Re-Evaluation
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Evaluation of current fitness & possible deficit areas
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Establish new physical & performance goals
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Revise & progress conditioning program
3-Month Fitness Membership
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Unlimited use of all fitness equipment, including studio for personal workouts
From:
$375.00
DANCE PERSONAL TRAINING
Style Specific
30-Minute Sessions
Packages available:
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4 sessions
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8 sessions
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12 sessions
From:
$40.00
STUDIO
RENTAL
Studio Rental Agreement Form
Studio Rental:
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Private Lessons
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Rehearsals
From:
$25.00 (per hour)
On-Site Dance Medicine Services
POINTE SCREENINGS
Evaluation Session:
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Strength, Flexibility & Balance Testing
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Data discerning pointe shoe readiness
FITNESS SCREENINGS
Evaluation Session:
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Strength, Flexibility & Balance Testing
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Individual highlights of strengths & areas for improvement
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE COVERAGE
Hour Session Includes:
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Emergency medical coverage
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Immediate care & treatment of dance injury
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Preventative dance taping as needed
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Injury Consultations as needed, time permitting
From:
$100.00 (non-affiliate)
INJURY
CONSULTATIONS
Includes:
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Subjective &objective findings, strength, and injury testing
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First impression assessment with first step treatment options
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Consultation to determine need for full physical therapy or physician evaluation
From:
$100.00 (non-affiliate)
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
KATHRYN MORGAN
Former Soloist
New York City Ballet
Physical therapy is something dancers can't live without. Our bodies are our lives, and thanks to our physical therapists, we can achieve peak performance
ABBY HUDGINS
Dance Teacher
It is difficult in the dance world to find a doctor who understands not only the injury a dancer is dealing with, but how the injury relates to what steps the dancer can continue with in class. Having someone who understands the terminology and specific dance related causes of an injury is integral to helping dancers overcome the problem as well as avoiding future setbacks. Brian Magna has this knowledge, and it can benefit any dancer facing an injury, no matter how severe.
TIM MELADY
Dancer, Dance Teacher
The Hartt School &
The Nutmeg Conversatory for the Arts
A Dancer cannot be slowed down by pain or injury. Brian understands this. He treats a dancer's body with care and respect. He knows how to pinpoint a concern and treat it quickly. Working with Brian while I was a principle dancer with the Hartford Ballet, I knew I could trust him to accurately assess what was going on with my body. Brian could correct imbalances and give me exercises and tips to improve my performance. This approach gave me confidence I would return stronger and less likely to repeat an injury. It also boosted my understanding of how my body works in a biomechanical way. Now a teacher of dance, I confidently recommend my students to Brian for treatment and rehabilitation."