Injuries are the yin to the yang of incredible dance. Prevention is key.
Kansas City Ballet Dancer Taryn Pachciarz believes, “The most important part of physical therapy for me is quick treatment of minor injuries, aches and pains. These small ailments, more likely than not, become much larger injuries if left untreated. Dancers are so aware of their bodies that we notice immediately when something is wrong.”
She’s not alone.
Since August of 2017, Performance Rehab has worked to keep Kansas City Ballet Dancers rehearsing and performing at their best. Performance Rehab KCOI is a valued Kansas City Ballet Business Council company and is The Official Physical Rehabilitation Provider to Kansas City Ballet.
About Performance Rehab KCOI
Performance Rehab KCOI is honored to be the exclusive physical therapy provider for Kansas City Ballet. Our performing arts team, led by Kendra Gage, DPT, OCS, works with the dancers year-round to provide education and treatment to prevent injuries while maximizing performance. Our team has a collective 50+ years’ experience rehabilitating recreational, pre-professional, and professional performers. It is a joy to utilize our passion and expertise for performing arts to work with the talented dancers at Kansas City Ballet. In addition to performing arts, Performance Rehab KCOI offers numerous specialties across multiple Johnson County locations to serve our community.
Performance Rehab therapists are available for triage or maintenance work for the dancers on site at the Bolender Center, backstage at performances, and at off-site clinics as needed.
“Physical Therapy for dancers is unique because most dancers must continue to be physically active while they have an injury,” says Gage. “Dancers can’t always stop the painful or aggravating activity. So, we establish an individual treatment plan and provide them instructions for dancing, even while in recovery.”
The Results
According to Pachciarz, “Performance Rehab has been game changing for this company. The daily accessibility and knowledgeable therapists can diagnose and treat us quickly. Allowing us to dance our best.”
“We are honored to continue to support the dancers to better health and maximal performance. They are inspiring and amazing athletes, and we look forward to many more stunning shows.” – Kendra Gage, DPT, OCS, Performance Rehab KCOI
