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BANDED STRETCHES: HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MOBILITY
Get the most out of your mobility work by adding in these banded stretches!
Jenna Loewer
Nov 1, 20212 min read


HOW TO STRENGTHEN YOUR GLUTE MED AND IMPROVE HIP STABILITY
Glute med is an extremely important muscle for stabilizing the pelvis. Learn how to activate and strengthen in in this blog!
Jenna Loewer
Oct 25, 20211 min read


Ever accidentally pee your pants? Me too. Here's how to fix it!
PT: “Do you ever struggle with leaking urine?” Patient: “Nope.....Well... only a little when I sneeze… or squat heavy...but nothing...
Jenna Loewer
Aug 17, 20212 min read


TURN UP YOUR TURNOUT: 5 Strength Exercises for Amazing Turnout
Want to improve your turnout? Try these 5 strength exercises to take your turnout to the next level!
Jenna Loewer
Jun 30, 20212 min read


2 Simple Exercises to Stop Your Hips from Pinching
Do you ever feel that nagging "pinching" sensation when ever you flex your hip? Maybe at the bottom of a squat, sitting, or going up and...
Jenna Loewer
Apr 25, 20212 min read


5 Heel Raise Variations to Improve your Ankle Strength
Ballet dancers spend a large majority of time in releve, therefore it is essential to have strong calf muscles. Calf raises are the...
Jenna Loewer
Mar 11, 20211 min read


The Importance of Weight Training for Dancers
If you are looking to make gains in your performance, weight training is one thing that can take you to the next level. Learn more..
Jenna Loewer
Feb 23, 20214 min read


Importance of the Deep Rotators for Hip Stability (& The Best Exercises to Strengthen Them)
There are a lot of muscles that contribute to hip stability, but today we are going to focus on a group called the deep hip rotators. In...
Jenna Loewer
Dec 2, 20203 min read


6 EXERCISES FOR HIGHER EXTENSIONS IN DANCE
There isn’t a dancer out there who doesn’t strive for higher extensions. It's something almost all my dancers ask for help with, so I'm...
Jenna Loewer
Nov 8, 20202 min read


THE BEST EXERCISES FOR PINCHING HIPS IN DANCERS
Struggling with pinching in your hips?? It's super common in dancers, specifically when lifting & lowering the leg in developpe.
Jenna Loewer
Sep 15, 20202 min read


ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HIP IMPINGEMENT: PART 2
Our goal with exercise is to help restore those imbalances in order to keep the joint centered throughout functional movements.
Jenna Loewer
Sep 11, 20203 min read


ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HIP IMPINGEMENT: PART 1
Hip impingement is a fairly common problem, but that doesn’t mean it’s normal. Pinching, catching, popping, snapping… all words that may...
Jenna Loewer
Aug 25, 20206 min read


THE BEST CORE EXERCISES FOR DANCERS (THAT ARN'T CRUNCHES)
Ready for an ab workout that doesn't include boring old crunches?? Don't get me wrong, crunches have their place in the core...
Jenna Loewer
Aug 19, 20201 min read


EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ANKLE SPRAINS & STRAINS
Ankle sprains & strains are a pretty common injury. Usually, they happen from an excessive inversion movement (hence the term, "rolling...
Jenna Loewer
Aug 18, 20206 min read


THE BEST BALANCE EXERCISES FOR DANCERS
Balance is an essential component of any good exercise program. As a dancer, balance is a foundational building block for movements such...
Jenna Loewer, DPT
Jul 29, 20202 min read


IMPROVE YOUR BALANCE WITH THESE EXERCISES
Balance is an essential component of any good exercise program. As a dancer or an athlete, balance is a foundational building block for...
Jenna Loewer, DPT
Jul 29, 20202 min read


THE TOP 5 EXERCISES TO IMPROVE YOUR PLIE IN DANCE
It’s the beginning and end of all your jumps, turns and direction changes. You name it, it probably involves a plie of some type. Time to ma
Jenna Loewer, DPT
Jul 15, 20203 min read


HOW TO PREP YOUR BODY FOR SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVES
The start of summer can only mean one thing- it’s time for dance intensives! Things are a little different this year because of COVID,...
Jenna Loewer, DPT
Jun 26, 20203 min read


HOW TO GET THE BALLERINA FEET YOU HAVE ALWAYS DREAMED OF
Every dancers strives to improve their arches. Whether it is pointing your toe during a develope or going en pointe, there are a few key...
Jenna Loewer, DPT
Jun 16, 20204 min read


DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH ANKLE MOBILITY TO DANCE ON POINTE?
How do you know if you have enough ankle mobility to go on pointe? Try this quick and easy self-check called "The Pencil Test"
Jenna Loewer, DPT
May 21, 20201 min read
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