The Pre-Pointe Pod

May 31 2024 24 ep. 36 mins 2

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A podcast for aspiring dancers, their teachers, and families, presented by physiotherapist Louise Drysdale. Our focus is helping you be the happiest and healthiest dancer you can be. We cover injury management, performance psychology, living away from home, cross-training, nutrition, pointe shoes, gross motor development, and all things to do with the ballet lifestyle.

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Episode 10 | ASPAH | Undo the Myth that Suffering Leads to Becoming a Good and Deep Artist

May 31 2024 35 mins

This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Ngunnawal People. We acknowledge their creative and cultural history and pay our respects to their leaders past and present.Guests: Linda Gamblin @sydneydanceco.training, Grace Williams @encore.performancehealth & Sarah Victoria @sarah_victoria_pemWe are all 2024 Committee Members of the Australian Society for Performing Arts Healthc

Episode 9 | Sarah Kiely | Hamstrings ... but not Hamstrings

Mar 31 2024 42 mins

This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Ngunnawal People. We acknowledge their creative and cultural history and pay our respects to their leaders past and present.Guest: Sarah Kiely, Sports Physiotherapist @informphysioandco | https://www.facebook.com/informphysioandco/?_rdrCalculating age of peak height velocity https://wwwapps.usask.ca/kin-growthutility/phv_ui.php Host: Lou

Episode 8 | Natalie Lu | Treat it With Reverence - Professional Dance and Tertiary Study

Mar 01 2024 30 mins

This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Ngunnawal People. We acknowledge their creative and cultural history and pay our respects to their leaders past and present.Guests: Natalie Lu, dancer with Hong Kong BalletHost: Louise Drysdale @theprepointephysioCover Art: @megandesignsMusic: @stefanie.gumienikSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/pre-pointe-podcast. Hosted on Ac

Episode 7 | Oliver Ransan-Elliott | S&C and Holistic Health Approaches at Bangarra Dance Theatre

Jan 26 2024 34 mins

This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Ngunnawal People. We acknowledge their creative and cultural history and pay our respects to their leaders past and present.Guests: Physiotherapist Oliver Ransan-Elliott @sportstecclinic and S&C coach @bangarradancetheatreHost: Louise Drysdale @theprepointephysioLinks to research we discuss:Mayes et al., 2021 "Hip Joint Cartilage Def

Episode 6 | Nat & Zoe | Update on Fuelling Dancers and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)

Dec 31 2023 45 mins

This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Ngunnawal People. We acknowledge their creative and cultural history and pay our respects to their leaders past and present.Sports dietitians Zoe and Nat discuss the new Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport Consensus (2023), what it means for dancers, and what they wish all dancers knew about fuelling!The Butterfly Foundation Support for

Episode 5 | Louise | Solo Ep | How to Make Recovery Work for You

Nov 30 2023 27 mins

This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Ngunnawal People. We acknowledge their creative and cultural history and pay our respects to their leaders past and present.A solo episode with Louise discussing recovery... from what it actually is (hint: not the same thing as rehabilitating an injury) to some practical tips to help you plan your recovery as a busy dancer.FREE! Month by

Episode 4 | Tama Barry| Nervous Monkeys

Jun 11 2023 55 mins

This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Jagera and Turrbul People. We acknowledge their creative and cultural history and pay our respects to their leaders past and present.We welcome Tama Barry back to The Pre-Pointe Pod to discuss managing nervousness, anxiety and transitions and changes in the ballet industry.Guests: Tama Barry, Sports PsychologistHost: Louise Drysdale @the

Episode 3 | Dr Meghan Critchley | Injury Epidemiology in Pre-Professional Ballet

May 01 2023 46 mins

This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Jagera and Turrbul People. We acknowledge their creative and cultural history and pay our respects to their leaders past and present.Dr. Meghan Critchley is a Postdoctoral Associate with the Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre (SIPRC). Her PhD research was about injuries in Pre-Professional Dancers. In this episode we unpack her

Episode 2 | Josephine Lee | Trusting Your Body Is Number One

Apr 01 2023 35 mins

This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Jagera and Turrbul People. We acknowledge their creative and cultural history and pay our respects to their leaders past and present.Josephine Lee is the CEO and Founder of The Pointe Shop. In this episode she shares her five top tips for dancers in obtaining the correct pointe shoe fit and much more!Guests: Josephine Lee@josephineylee@t

Healthy Full Time Dancer Workshops in 2023

Mar 11 2023 4 mins

This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Jagera and Turrbul People. We acknowledge their creative and cultural history and pay our respects to their leaders past and present.NEW Healthy Full-Time Dancer Workshops in 2023To Book: https://www.prepointephysio.com.au/bookings > Group SessionsSee you there!Host: Louise Drysdale @theprepointephysioCover Art: @megandesignsMusic: @s