Skip to content
  • About Us
    • Meet The Team
    • Source an Expert
    • In the Media
    • Join Our Team
  • Services
    • Physical Therapy
    • Aquatic Rehab
    • Balance & Concussion
    • Dance Medicine
    • Return To Sport
    • Pelvic Health
    • Performance and Recovery
    • Running Academy
  • Events & Programs
    • Upcoming Events
    • Programs
    • Smith PT+ Education Series
    • Request a Speaker for Your Event
  • Tips & Techniques
  • Contact Us
  • PATIENT LOGIN

Tips & Techniques

All Articles >> Dance Medicine

  • Recovery Tools Every Dancer Needs Crystal Lake, IL

    December 3, 2025

    Dance Medicine, Performance & Recovery

    Christine Olsen

    Recovery Tools Every Dancer Needs

    For non-dancers, this time of year usually means heading to the theater for festive weekend [...]

    READ MORE
  • Dance Medicine Crystal Lake, IL

    July 2, 2025

    Around the Office, Dance Medicine

    Christine Olsen

    New Dance Medicine Space in Crystal Lake

    At Smith Physical Therapy+, we're excited to announce the addition of a brand-new Dance Medicine [...]

    READ MORE
  • gymnastics crystal lake

    June 25, 2025

    Dance Medicine, Performance & Recovery, Physical Therapy Tips

    April Flood

    Return to Sport After a Gymnastics Injury

    You just experienced a gymnastics injury, whether it was a broken bone, a sprain, stress [...]

    READ MORE
  • gymnastics

    April 23, 2025

    Dance Medicine, Physical Therapy Tips

    April Flood

    Breaking Down the Back Walkover

    As a physical therapist that has experience in the sport of gymnastics, we have a [...]

    READ MORE
  • pointe work

    March 17, 2025

    Dance Medicine

    Christine Olsen

    The Science Behind Pointe Work

    Dancing en pointe is a beautiful yet demanding aspect of ballet, requiring a combination of [...]

    READ MORE
  • January 17, 2025

    Dance Medicine, Physical Therapy Tips

    April Flood

    The Unique Demands of Mobility for the Gymnast

    Gymnasts and tumblers require very unique demands on their bodies compared to the average person. [...]

    READ MORE
  • Dance Medicine Physical Therapy

    August 12, 2024

    Dance Medicine, Performance & Recovery, Physical Therapy Tips

    April Flood

    Observations from Watching Olympic Gymnastics

    With the Olympics still fresh in our minds, let’s dive into some key takeaways from [...]

    READ MORE
  • woman demonstrating splits

    September 19, 2023

    Dance Medicine, Physical Therapy Tips

    Christine Olsen

    Oversplits: Why they can be dangerous (and safe alternatives)

    Dancers and gymnasts are always looking for ways to increase their flexibility and splits, however [...]

    READ MORE
  • Dance Medicine - Injury therapy Smith Physical Therapy+ Crystal Lake, IL

    December 20, 2022

    Dance Medicine, Performance & Recovery

    Christine Olsen

    Recovery Tips during Dance Competition Season

    Recovery Tips during Dance Competition Season  5,6,7,8… Whether you are a high school dance team [...]

    READ MORE
  • Dance Medicine - Injury therapy Smith Physical Therapy+ Crystal Lake, IL

    September 30, 2022

    Dance Medicine, Performance & Recovery

    Christine Olsen

    Tips on staying healthy during Competition season

    Competition season is underway. This may involve a schedule such as staying late after school [...]

    READ MORE
  • Dancer

    June 15, 2022

    Dance Medicine

    Christine Olsen

    Top 3 Dance related ankle injuries

    Dancers put their ankles to the test with hours of intense training and performance. We [...]

    READ MORE
  • January 4, 2022

    Dance Medicine

    Christine Olsen

    Turn-out: 3 exercises for dancer’s to safely improve turn-out

    Perhaps, you recently sat in the theater watching a professional production of the Nutcracker Ballet [...]

    READ MORE
  • Dancer

    November 30, 2021

    Dance Medicine

    Christine Olsen

    Dancing with supportive brace : Is it the right choice for me?

    One of the most common questions I hear when treating dancers is “Should I be [...]

    READ MORE

Browse Topics

  • Aquatic Therapy
  • Around the Office
  • Balance & Dizziness
  • Dance Medicine
  • From Our Partners
  • Golf Medicine
  • In the Media
  • Men's Health
  • Pelvic Health
  • Performance & Recovery
  • Physical Therapy Tips
  • Racket Sports
  • Running Tips
  • Special Programs & Events
  • Women's Health
  • Browse our YouTube Channel

Upcoming Events

Woman Strong!

Dec 30, 2025: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
(Dec 2, 2025 - Jan 6, 2026)

Winter Run Club

Jan 5, 2026 - Feb 9, 2026: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Age Strong - Winter 2026

Jan 7, 2026: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
(Jan 7, 2026 - Feb 11, 2026)

Community High School District 155’s Annual Industry Partner Breakfast

Jan 17, 2026: 8:00 am

View All Events

CRYSTAL LAKE

  • 815-893-9075

  • Fax: 844-462-9452

  • Email: info@smithptplus.com

  • 110 W. Woodstock St., Unit A
    (entrance on west side of building)
    Crystal Lake, IL 60014

    Directions

  • Take a Tour

AQUATIC – CRYSTAL LAKE

  • 815-449-4841

  • Fax: 844-462-9452

  • Email: info@smithptplus.com

  • 269 Liberty Rd
    Crystal Lake, IL 60014

    Directions

  • Take a Tour

SERVICES

  • Join Our Team
  • Physical Therapy
  • Aquatic Rehab
  • Balance & Concussion
  • Dance Medicine
  • Return To Sport
  • Performance and Recovery
  • Running Academy
  • Events & Programs
PATIENT LOGIN

CONNECT

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

© 2025 Smith Physical Therapy + | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | built by BaldwinWeb.Design

Page load link
Struggling with pain or injury?

Book your FREE 30-Minute Discovery Session with a licensed physical therapist—no referral needed. We’ll assess your movement, discuss your goals, and give you clear next steps.

Per federal guidelines, individuals covered under federally funded programs—including but not limited to Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), and other government-sponsored insurance plans—are not eligible to receive free discovery sessions or complimentary assessments.

Start Here

Answer some basic questions and we'll reach out to you to confirm your 30 minute discovery session.

Name(Required)
What is your contact preference?(Required)
What types of programs or services are you interested in?(Required)
Go to Top