Performing Arts Physical Therapy
Steinbach Physical Therapy · Washington, DC
Performing artists face physical demands that are poorly understood by most healthcare providers. Dr. Steinbach has trained specifically in performing arts medicine and brings both clinical expertise and genuine understanding of the performance world. We treat your body as your instrument.
Conditions Treated
- ✓Dance-related hip, knee, and ankle injuries
- ✓Musician overuse syndromes (wrist, elbow, shoulder)
- ✓Hypermobility & Ehlers-Danlos considerations
- ✓Stress fractures in dancers
- ✓Tendinopathies from repetitive practice
- ✓Stage fright & performance-related pain
- ✓Vocal performer posture & neck issues
- ✓Pirouette & pointe work preparation
Our Performing Arts Approach
Arts-Informed Assessment
We speak your language. Assessments are tailored to your art form — whether ballet, modern dance, orchestral instrument, or theater.
Hypermobility-Aware Treatment
Many performers are hypermobile. Treatment accounts for this — stability and motor control take precedence over passive stretching.
Schedule-Sensitive Care
We understand auditions, seasons, and show schedules. Treatment plans work around your performance calendar, not against it.
Technique Feedback
Where appropriate, Dr. Steinbach provides movement-quality feedback to identify technique habits contributing to injury.
Who This Is For
- →Professional and pre-professional dancers
- →Orchestral and chamber musicians
- →Musical theater and stage performers
- →Student performers and conservatory students in the DC area
Common Questions
Do you work with dance teachers and artistic directors?
Yes. With patient consent, we are happy to communicate with teachers, coaches, and directors about injury and return-to-performance timelines.
My doctor doesn't understand why I can't just take a break. Can you help?
Absolutely. We understand that stopping is often not an option, and we build plans that let you manage your condition while continuing to perform when safely possible.