About M-Perform
M-Perform is a specialty program designed to address the unique needs of the performing artist. Our physician and therapy teams have many years of experience in orthopaedics, physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), sports medicine, music and dance. We have completed multidisciplinary competency training to provide an efficient and comprehensive approach to your performance needs. Whether you are a conductor, instrumentalist, vocalist or dancer we look forward to working with you to help you perform with less pain and prevent future injuries.
What to Expect
- Individualized evaluation and treatment sessions with licensed highly experienced therapists
- Professional collaboration between physicians and therapists
- Detailed analysis of current playing/performing positions and associated symptoms
- Customized, dynamic functional programs designed to meet your performing arts and everyday activity goals
- Education for preventative strategies to reduce future risk of injury or recurrence
- Education to improve your overall fitness capacity as a performing artist
Commonly Treated Injuries
- Headache
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Shoulder Pain/Tendonosis
- Rotator Cuff Pathology
- Wrist Pain/Tendonosis
- Finger and Thumb Joint Hypermobility
- Overuse Syndrome/Nerve Compression (carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel)
- Arthritis
- Hip Pain
- Knee Pain
- Ankle/Foot Pain
Common Treatment Interventions
- Postural Education
- Dynamic Spine Stabilization Exercises
- Scapular Control Exercises
- Manual Therapy
- Custom Splinting
- Ergonomic Modifications and Equipment Recommendations
- Dynamic Stretching and Conditioning Exercises