The Johns Hopkins performing arts rehabilitation program aims to evaluate, treat and educate performing artists such as dancers, singers, figure skaters and musicians. Our goal is to help you express your very best in your form of art, whether it’s a hobby or a profession.
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Team | Services | Conditions We Treat | Education | Why Choose Johns Hopkins
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Our Performing Arts Rehabilitation Services
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You can rely on us for one-on-one professional evaluations, screenings and functional assessments. Our experienced therapists can make recommendations on improving technique or returning to performance after an injury. We also provide art-specific evaluations, such as pre-Pointe screenings and analysis of skating elements.
Pre-Pointe Screens
We can help assess your readiness to start pointe in your dance classes. Our clinicians evaluate and assess ankle range of motion/strength, balance, lower extremity alignment and core strength specific to the technique required for ballet. We can provide recommendations for beginning pointe work and exercises to help the dancer prepare for pointe work.
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Our therapists are familiar with the most common injuries in your field of art. Our team can provide personalized education and training to help you remain injury-free. If your performing arts institution is interested in hosting an injury prevention workshop for a larger group, we are happy to accommodate this request.
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Do you need help returning to art or competition after an injury? Our therapists can help with a personalized rehabilitation program. We use Pilates-based rehabilitation and other innovative techniques and equipment to help you do your best without being limited by pain.
Conditions We Treat
- Sprains, fractures and dislocations
- Muscle strain and cramps
- Chronic pain
- Focal dystonia
- Tendonitis
- Labrum tears
- Frozen shoulder
- Bursitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Neuropathies
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Ligament tears
- Trigger finger
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- DeQuervain's tenosynovitis
- Rotator cuff injuries
Performing Arts Rehabilitation: Why Choose Johns Hopkins
- Our physical, occupational and speech-language therapists are specially trained and experienced in working with dancers, musicians, gymnasts, figure skaters, vocalists and other performers.
- Recovery after injuries, injury prevention and performance improvement through proper posture and positioning are some of the ways our team can help you.
- We have a former Olympic figure skater and other former professional performers on staff for technique consultation.
- Our team has worked with and treated students from Towson University, Baltimore School for the Arts, Goucher College, Peabody Institute and other performing arts institutions across the country.
- Performers of all ages and experiences, from preteens to artists in their 70s and beyond, are welcome in our program.
Our Performing Arts Rehabilitation Team
Our team consists of physical and occupational therapists, many of whom are also current or former performing artists. We have former ballet dancers, competitive figure skaters and musicians who speak your “language” and are familiar with your field of art. They work closely with your referring physician, coach or teacher, and other health care providers to coordinate your treatment.
Lindsay Backiev | Physical Therapist
Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Expertise: performing arts - dancer/figure skater/musician
Locations: Lutherville and Peabody
Julie Bage | Physical Therapist
Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist, C1 Schroth Certification
Expertise: orthopedics, scoliosis, performing arts
Location: Lutherville
Serap Bastepe-Gray | Occupational Therapist
Expertise: performing arts - musician, hand therapy, orthopedics - upper extremity
Locations: Baltimore and Peabody
Kathleen Criss | Physical Therapist
Certifications: Athletic Training Certified
Expertise: orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, performing arts
Location: Lutherville
Monique Deluca | Physical Therapist
Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Expertise: orthopedics, performing arts
Location: Columbia
Amanda Greene | Physical Therapist, Clinical Specialist
Certifications: Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist, Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Expertise: breast cancer, orthopedics, performing arts - dancer/musician
Location: Lutherville
Andrew Kunin | Physical Therapist
Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
Expertise: orthopedics, performing arts - musician, sports rehabilitation
Location: Columbia
Andrea Lasner | Physical Therapist, Clinical Resource Analyst, Performing Arts Physical Therapy Fellowship Director
Certifications: National Certified Pilates Teacher
Expertise: orthopedics, performing arts - dancer/figure skater/musician
Locations: Lutherville and Peabody
David Mueller | Physical Therapist
Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist, Certified Comprehensive Pilates Instructor (Balanced Body)
Expertise: orthopedics, performing arts - dancer/figure skater/musician
Locations: Timonium and Peabody
Alex Parra | Physical Therapist
Certifications: Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist
Expertise: congenital limb deficits, developmental delay, pediatric connective tissue disorders, pediatric dance injuries, toe walking, torticollis and plagiocephaly
Location: Lutherville
Leigh Roberts | Physical Therapist
Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist, Polestar Certified Rehabilitation Pilates Practitioner
Expertise: orthopedics, performing arts
Locations: Odenton and Peabody
