Are performing artists athletes, too?

When you think of athletes, you might picture football players, runners, or wrestlers. However, performing arts athletes — such as dancers, figure skaters, and musicians — lead lives that are just as physically demanding as those of traditional athletes, if not more so, and they deserve the same level of specialized care. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Arnold is joined by Dr. Ellen Geminiani, a Boston Children’s sports medicine physician and Team USA physician for U.S. Figure Skating, to explore the world of performing artist athletes.

This episode features a clinician in their role at Boston Children’s Hospital at the time of recording. The information shared reflects the department’s clinical philosophy and approach to care.