Dr. Rob Tsai, PT, DPT had the pleasure of connecting with fellow dance medicine physical therapy, Dr. Jenna Loewer on her podcast, Unchoreographed.

“In this episode of Unchoreographed, we’re joined by Robert Tsai, DPT, a leading voice in dance medicine, to explore the human-centered approach to treating dancers. Together, we uncover the importance of looking beyond technique and choreography to address the physical and emotional needs of dancers. From cross-training strategies to the role of Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and wellness tracking, Robert shares practical tools to help dancers build resilience, prevent injuries, and sustain long, healthy careers.“

Key Topics Discussed:

• Treating the Dancer as a Human: Why addressing the person behind the performer matters.
• Cross-Training for Dancers: How supplemental training fits into the dance community
• Tracking Wellness: Tools and techniques for dancers to maintain balance and avoid burnout.

For further reading, check out How does tracking Daily Well Being help my training?