Dance Medicine at Harkness | Dr. Donald Rose
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Have you ever suffered a catastrophic injury? How does one recover and regain peak condition following damage to the anatomy? Amidst the many inherent challenges within the dance sphere — a beacon of hope shines at the NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital through the presence of the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries. Beyond their exceptional array of services encompassing physical therapy and injury prevention programs, they also provide comprehensive educational offerings, both online and in person. A noteworthy accomplishment is the full accreditation, secured in 2020, of the Harkness Center’s Postgraduate Performing Arts Physical Therapy Fellowship Program by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE).
At the nexus of this endeavor is Dr. Donald Rose, a distinguished sports medicine physician and orthopedic surgeon. He stands as the founding director of the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital. Dr. Rose's realm of expertise encompasses the management of injuries unique to dancers, and he diligently conducts research aimed at refining dance injury treatments. His impactful contributions extend further, as he serves as an orthopedic consultant to esteemed dance companies, including the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Martha Graham Dance Company, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and the now-defunct Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet
Continuing a brand new season and month of Dance Science, this episode delves into the intricate underpinnings of both sports and dance medicine, as well as the challenges inherent in ensuring the enduring health and career trajectories of dancers. Ready to discover the caretaker within you? Join us as we foreground dance in the background!
- Donald Rose
- Harkness Center for Dance Injuries
- Harkness Healthy Dancer Initiative
- RYC Orthopedics
- NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
- The Mecca of Dance Medicine (Mag
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Chapters
1. Dance Medicine at Harkness | Dr. Donald Rose (00:00:00)
2. Introduction (00:01:05)
3. Lack of awareness to treat dancer injuries (00:18:12)
4. Dance injuries are often very different from other athletic populations (00:30:08)
5. The ‘prima donna’ syndrome is very rare in dancers (00:44:22)
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