At Smith Physical Therapy+, we’re excited to announce the addition of a brand-new Dance Medicine Space at our Crystal Lake clinic, specifically designed to support the rehabilitation and performance needs of dancers. We understand how vital a familiar, functional environment is in a dancer’s recovery journey—and now we have the perfect space for it.

What’s Inside the Dance Medicine Space?

• Marley Dance Floor
• Full-Length Mirrors
• Ballet Barre
• Treatment Table

Each of these elements replicates the conditions dancers are accustomed to in the studio, creating a seamless bridge between therapy and performance.

 Why These Features Matter

 Marley Dance Floor: Rehab in a Realistic Setting

• Designed to reduce friction, making turns and pivots safer for joints like the knees and ankles.
  
• Mimics the surfaces found in dance studios, allowing our clinicians to observe authentic movement mechanics.
  
• Enables more informed rehab decisions by seeing how a dancer’s technique holds up in conditions that match their real performance environment.

Mirrors: Visual Feedback for Technique Refinement

• Mirrors help dancers see and correct their alignment, posture, and muscle activation during rehab exercises.
  
• This familiar tool reinforces body awareness and promotes quicker, more confident technique adjustments throughout recovery.

Ballet Barre: Support for Safe Progression

• Provides essential stability during early rehab phases, especially for balance work and pointe training.
  
• Helps dancers build confidence gradually as they regain strength and return to full dance activities.

 What Services Do We Offer?

Dance Medicine Physical Therapy

One-on-one physical therapy sessions with a PT who specializes in dance medicine. Whether recovering from a recent injury or managing chronic issues, dancers receive:

• A personalized treatment plan.
  
• Injury-specific rehabilitation.
  
• Guidance on safe modifications to help them stay active in the studio during recovery.

Dance Medicine & Performance Training

For dancers looking to optimize technique, strength, and performance:

• A full dance technique and movement assessment.
  
• Customized conditioning and technique exercises.
  
• Ongoing support through our exercise app.
  
• Soft tissue management to support mobility and recovery.

Empowering Dancers to Recover Stronger & Perform Better

At Smith PT+, our goal is to not only help dancers recover safely but to help them return stronger, more confident, and technically sound. Whether you’re working through an injury or pushing your performance to the next level, our Dance Medicine space is here to support you—step by step, pirouette by pirouette.