Physio Dance Assessments

Our Approach To Pre Pointe Assessments & Dance Assessments

Starting en pointe is such an exciting milestone for your dancer. It is a beautiful art form when done well however it pushes the body to its extremes. For this reason, correct preparation and a Pre Pointe Assessment is essential before starting en pointe. Our select therapists have had specific training to conduct detailed pre-pointe assessments and dance assessments, creating training programs to correct their individual biomechanics and technical elements prior to going onto pointe.

We love working with passionate, dedicated dancers who want the best out of their training and value their health as an absolute priority. Whether your dancer plans to be en pointe for just a few years for fun or aims to be a professional dancer, an investment in establishing correct biomechanics and technique can make a dramatic difference to the long-term health of your feet, knees and hips.

What to Expect

In the Initial Pre Pointe Assessment, the therapist will assess the dancer in detail to determine their readiness for pointe. This includes assessing pointe range, foot control, turnout range and pelvic stability, core control and the application of all of these in basic ballet steps. After the assessment, your dance teacher will receive a report, outlining what was seen and prescribed. The dancer may be given a set of exercises to work on until their next appointment.

Our initial Dance or Pre Pointe consultation is 1 hour long, allowing the therapist to spend quality time with your dancer and enable a thorough assessment, treatment (if necessary) and tailored exercise program development. Mentioning having read this article qualifies you for our Dance Pack: An initial assessment for 1 hour and 2 follow-up appointments of 20 mins for $270, a saving of $100.

Many of our dance clients choose to continue their sessions with us, often in the absence of any pain or injury. We aim to make them a specialist in their own body – taking advantage of their opportunities and intelligently working through their challenges together with us here at Keilor Road Physiotherapy.