Dance Rehab


DR. JARRETT AND DR. NIETZ HAVE TAKEN MORE ADVANCED COURSEWORK IN THE TREATMENT OF DANCE INJURIES THAN ANY THERAPIST IN THE SAN ANTONIO AREA.

  • San Antonio Center for Physical Therapy is the clinic of choice for dancers with injuries.
  • We are the company Physical Therapists for San Antonio’s premier professional ballet company, Ballet San Antonio.
  • The Center treats dancers of all ages and skill levels from beginner to professional.
  • We treat all genres of dance: ballet, modern, jazz, tap and hip hop as well as cheerleaders and dance / drill team members.
  • Our Doctors of Physical Therapy have trained at the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries and are members o fthe International Association of Dance Medicine and Science

Did You Know?

  • 75-97% of dancers are injured annually.
  • 80% of dancers experience a major injury during their career.
  • 65% are overuse injuries, 35% are acute, traumatic injury.
  • The greatest number of injuries is seen amongst lesser skilled dancers.

The good news is 98% respond to conservative treatment.

How We Can Help

Physical therapy can help facilitate recovery from a dance injury through the use of hands-on care, exercise and dance specific treatment strategies. Physical Therapists can also administer cryotherapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation and iontophoresis to reduce inflammation and speed up healing.

Did You Know… – a Monthly Newsletter

Read our monthly “Did You Know…” series for valuable information on dance injuries that can occur and what you can do to prevent many of them. If a dance injury does occur, be sure to contact us today and schedule an appointment for therapy. Let us help you get back to dance the way you want to be – PAIN FREE!