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Performing Arts Injuries

Rhode Island Rehabilitation Center therapists have extraordinary experience and expertise in the treatment of performing arts injuries. Our physical therapy specialists understand the rigors of musical and dance performance and have a wide range of treatment practices for dealing with different kinds of injuries.

Dancers, and for that matter actors, are prone to repetitive overuse injuries and acute injuries that our therapists treat with therapeutic options that include Pilates, plyometrics, whirlpool, and massage. Cryogenic whirlpool treatments are particularly useful in reducing inflammation in injured areas.

Carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel injuries are common in string musicians, pianists, and wind players. Rhode Island Rehabilitation Center's hand therapists have specific expertise in these and other related nerve impingements and can often assist in identifying misdiagnosed conditions. Custom made splints are frequently used to speed healing from repetitive stress injuries and prevent their reoccurence.

RI Rehab's therapists work with singers and actors to improve their breath management and posture. Cervical/thoracic alignment, warmup and stretching exercises, and proper breathing mechanics — important elements of Alexander Technique — are critical to development of good technique and preventing career threatening injuries.