WHO IS THIS FOR?
PTs who are ready to level up their evidence-based treatment
PTs who want to learn how to get hip hop dancers in the door
PTs who want to expand their exercise knowledge for hip hop dancers
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Endurance Demands for Dancers
SPEAKER:
Molly Habegger, PT, DPT
TOPIC DESCRIPTION:
Dance places unique aerobic and anaerobic demands on the body, often involving intermittent high-intensity efforts and cumulative fatigue from rehearsals and performances. This evidence-based session equips PTs and PTAs with practical strategies to assess cardiovascular capacity, monitor fatigue, and design conditioning programs that support injury prevention and safe return to performance.
BIOGRAPHY:
Molly brings a unique blend of artistic sensitivity and clinical expertise to her role as a physical therapist. With a background deeply rooted in dance and a passion for helping others, Molly is dedicated to optimizing movement and restoring health for her patients.
Molly's journey began at the North Carolina School of the Arts, where her foundation in dance was established. She further honed her skills and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from the University of Kansas. Prior to pursuing physical therapy, Molly enjoyed a successful career as a professional ballet dancer, which provided her with firsthand insight into the demands and challenges of performing arts. Driven by her desire to combine her love for movement with a commitment to healthcare, Molly earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Saint Mary. Her clinical interests led her to specialize in orthopedic care, becoming a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. Additionally, Molly pursued certification in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, expanding her expertise to address a wide range of musculoskeletal and pelvic floor issues.
Molly's dedication extends beyond the clinic, where she ventures backstage at NEUROTOUR, providing specialized physical therapy services to touring dance companies and performances hosted at the esteemed Lied Center. Her deep understanding of the physical demands of dance enables her to tailor treatment plans that enhance performance and prevent injuries.
Outside of her clinical work, Molly remains actively engaged in the dance community by teaching ballet at local Lincoln dance studios. Her commitment to teaching underscores her belief in the transformative power of movement and rehabilitation. Molly is committed to fostering a supportive and empowering environment where patients receive personalized care tailored to their unique needs. Whether recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or seeking to optimize performance, Molly utilizes her expertise and empathy to guide patients towards achieving their health and movement goals.
Why Aren't There Studies on That? (And How You Can Change It): Research Jumpstart for Dance PTs
SPEAKER
Jatin
Ambegaonkar PhD, ATC, OT, FIADMS
TOPIC DESCRIPTION:
Dance clinicians often face gaps in the literature when seeking evidence specific to dancers. This session equips PTs and PTAs with practical strategies to translate existing research, identify meaningful clinical questions, and begin contributing to the evidence base. Participants will learn approachable steps to initiate case studies, collaborate on projects, and strengthen research literacy within dance physical therapy.
BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Jatin P. Ambegaonkar, PhD AT OT FIADMS is a Professor in the Athletic Training Program in the School of Kinesiology at George Mason University, Virginia. Dr. Ambegaonkar is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Dance Medicine & Science. He is a co-editor of Research Methods in the Dance Sciences a pioneering textbook in the Dance Medicine and Science field. He has served as a board director for the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) and has chaired its Research Committee.
Dr. Ambegaonkar has worked with colleagues across multiple disciplines to jointly secure $ 6.4 million in funds across 30 different grants from sponsors including the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and Americans for the Arts (AFTA). He has published over 90 articles across multiple prestigious journals and made over 160 presentations at international, national, and regional conferences.
Professionally, Dr. Ambegaonkar is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Occupational Therapist.
Hip Impingement Exercises For Dancers
SPEAKER
Jenna Kantor
PT, DPT, Dance PT Certifies
TOPIC DESCRIPTION:
Hip impingement is common in dancers due to repetitive extreme ranges of motion and high training volumes. This evidence-based session provides PTs and PTAs with practical exercise strategies to address mobility, motor control, and load tolerance while protecting technique. These exercises will help dancers reduce symptoms, restore hip function, and support safe return to full dance participation.
BIOGRAPHY:
Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT is a physical therapist and a performer. She is the owner of Jenna Kantor Physical Therapy PLLC, which specializes in rehabilitating performing artists. Taking her knowledge of dance PT, she teaches student and professional PTs how to treat dancers and get dancers in the door to treat through her Dance PT Program, a CEU and certification course. She is also the co-founder of the nonprofit organization, Fairytale Physical Therapy (FTPT), which brings musical theatre shows to children in hospitals while teaching choreography that is secretly composed of therapeutic exercises. She hosts for the podcasts: Karen Litzy’s “Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart,” "Dance PT Podcast," and “Performers Happiness In The Arts.” Jenna has published two books, "Advocating in Physical Therapy" and "The Grind." Dr. Kantor has spoken on dancer treatment, PT for musical theatre performers, advocacy, social media, how to give an effective presentation, leadership, research, and participated in three Oxford debates at SSPT Live, Graham Sessions, CSM, PPS Conference, IADMS, Dance PT Summit, AAPT Conference, and schools throughout the U.S. Learn more at www.jennakantorpt.com.
LEARN TO REHAB DANCERS
THIS IS NOT LIKE ANY OTHER EVENT!
Unlike other PT courses, this isn’t one big CEU-a-thon.
You won’t be confused by a parade of random speakers trying to teach you how to market to physicians or tell you how their clinical skills are the best in the world. (Let’s face it, that just leaves you with more questions than when you arrived, right?)
We've designed this 2 hour event to be a cohesive JOURNEY.
Every speaker that you’ll listen to has been strategically picked by the team (and placed in a strategic order) because they have MASTERED a specific piece of what it takes to accelerate your career.
We'll be taking you on the END-TO-END journey from:
“Here’s How To Provide Evidence-Based Treatment for Dancers”
TO
“Here’s How to Get Dancers to Choose Your Physical Therapy Practice For Recovery/Injury Prevention”
TO
“Here’s ALL Of The Scaling Exercises And Progressions You’ll Need To Properly Rehab a Competition Dancer”
It’s a process.
Which means, you’ll need to be in EACH session (notebook in hand), so you don’t miss any of the key steps along the path.
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