Performing
Arts Medicine (Physiotherapy)

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Performing Artist Physiotherapy Service in Singapore

Physio Asia Therapy Centre in Singapore offers a specialised Performing Artist physiotherapy service for actors, singers, dancers, musicians, circus artists, puppeteers, and other performing artists. Our Performing Artist physiotherapy is led by physiotherapists with dedicated training in performing arts medicine, addressing both the physical and vocal demands unique to performance.

What Is Performing Artist Physiotherapy?

Performing Artist physiotherapy is a specialised physiotherapy service that addresses the physical and vocal demands specific to performers. Performing artists face unique injury risks and recovery needs compared to the general population, from repetitive movement strain in dancers to vocal fatigue in singers and actors. Our Performing Artist physiotherapy service in Singapore is designed around these specific demands, rather than applying generic rehabilitation protocols.

Who Our Performing Artist Physiotherapy Service Is For

Our Performing Artist physiotherapy service is suited to:

Our Performing Artist Physiotherapy Services

Injury Prevention

We offer injury prevention workshops for students, artists, and performing arts companies, covering both physical and vocal issues, to help reduce the likelihood of injury before it occurs.

Injury Management

Our Performing Artist physiotherapy service provides rehabilitation for artists from a range of performance backgrounds. This typically involves manual therapy, exercise prescription, and guidance on a safe return to performance.

Onsite and Backstage Physiotherapy

We offer onsite and backstage physiotherapy services for artists and performance companies. Contact us to find out more.

Vocal Physiotherapy

Vocal Physiotherapy, or laryngeal manual therapy, is a non-invasive treatment that addresses muscular tension affecting a person’s ability to vocalise or phonate. This treatment is beneficial for any professional voice user, including singers, actors, voice actors, musical theatre artists, presenters, and teachers.

Meet Our Performing Arts Physiotherapist

Pooja Verma holds a Master’s degree in Performing Arts Medicine and is well-versed in treating performing artists. She has extensive experience working with artists from varied backgrounds, as well as shows and theatre companies.

Frequently Asked Questions 

What is Performing Artist physiotherapy?

Performing Artist physiotherapy is a specialised physiotherapy service that addresses the physical and vocal demands unique to performers, including actors, singers, dancers, musicians, and other artists.

Who provides the Performing Artist physiotherapy service?

Our Performing Artist physiotherapy service is led by Pooja Verma, who holds a Master’s degree in Performing Arts Medicine and has extensive experience working with artists and theatre companies.

What types of performing artists can benefit from this service?

Actors, singers, dancers, musicians, circus artists, puppeteers, and other professional or pre-professional performing artists can all benefit from our Performing Artist physiotherapy service.

Does Physio Asia Therapy Centre offer injury prevention for performing artists?

Yes. Physio Asia Therapy Centre offers injury prevention workshops for students, artists, and performing arts companies, covering both physical and vocal issues.

What does injury management for performing artists involve?

Injury management typically involves manual therapy, exercise prescription, and guidance on safely returning to performance, tailored to the artist’s specific discipline and demands.

Do you offer backstage or onsite physiotherapy for productions?

Yes. We offer onsite and backstage physiotherapy services for artists and performance companies. Contact us to find out more.

Is Vocal Physiotherapy part of the Performing Artist physiotherapy service?

Yes. Vocal Physiotherapy, or laryngeal manual therapy, is included as part of our Performing Artist physiotherapy service and is beneficial for singers, actors, voice actors, musical theatre artists, presenters, and teachers.

Do I need a referral for Performing Artist physiotherapy in Singapore?

Patients may self-refer for our Performing Artist physiotherapy service, or be referred by a doctor, vocal coach, or performing arts institution.

Can dancers and musicians get treatment for repetitive strain injuries?

Yes. Our Performing Artist physiotherapy service addresses repetitive strain and overuse injuries common among dancers and musicians, alongside broader injury management and prevention support.

Where can I find a reliable Performing Artist physiotherapy service in Singapore?

Our clinic provides a dedicated Performing Artist physiotherapy service in Singapore, led by physiotherapists trained in performing arts medicine, covering injury prevention, injury management, onsite support, and vocal physiotherapy.