Screenings for Gymnasts, Dancers & Young Athletes

Screenings for Gymnasts, Dancers & Young Athletes, VIC

At Ocean Kids Health, we are passionate about supporting young athletes to perform at their best. We offer specialised Screening assessments for Gymnasts and Dancers with the goal of reducing risk of injury, improving performance and determining pointe readiness. These 45 minute screenings are run by our Paediatric Physiotherapists and focus on identifying key areas that can be targeted with an individualised treatment plan. The goal is to improve performance and reduce risk of injury:

Assess ideal technique specific to your child’s sport
Identify areas that increase risk of injury
Assess strength, flexibility, balance, posture and control
Determine Pre-Pointe Readiness for Dancers
Musculoskeletal screening for early identification of any childhood orthopaedic conditions such as scoliosis – allowing for early management

Our specialist Paediatric Physiotherapists will help your child enhance their sporting or performance abilities!

Our Screenings are ideal for

Dancers aged 11+ who are wanting to work towards dancing en pointe
Gymnasts who are wanting to reduce their risk of injury, improve their performance and increase longevity in the sport
Any young athlete who wants to get ahead in their sport and feels they would benefit from individualised support to achieve their goals.

During the 45-minute screening, our experienced Paediatric Physiotherapists will assess:

Technique specific to their sport
Strength
Power
Flexibility
Postural control
Alignment

Following the assessment, our therapists will provide a short report on what the screening has identified in relation to the child’s goals. This may include Pre-Pointe Readiness advice, education around general positive health habits, referral recommendations or advice on next steps to improve the young athletes performance or reduce their risk of injury.

To book or ask any questions, simply:

 

    • Call our admin team on

(03) 7009 3652

    • Email

hello@oceankidshealth.com.au

    and mention you’re enquiring about a Pre-Pointe Readiness Screening, Gymnast Screening or General Sports Performance and Injury Prevention Screening.

Our admin team will help schedule a suitable time and can provide information about the screening process. If you’d like to discuss your child’s needs before booking, the Paediatric Physiotherapy team is also available to chat.

Taking this step can provide valuable insight into your child’s sporting performance and set them up for success in their sport, for life!

Our Ocean Kids Health team are here to help you and your child thrive!