What is a Pre-Pointe Assessment?

The Pre-Pointe assessment is designed to help your child optimally prepare for pointe work. Our Physiotherapists have extensive experience in determining their readiness for pointe and are able to effectively diagnose their biomechanical faults. This includes assessing point range, foot control, turnout range, intrinsic muscle control, pelvic stability and core control during basic ballet steps.

Why are Pre-Pointe Assessments so important?

It is imperative your child establishes correct biomechanics and technique at a young age to prevent long-term problems with their body. Common dance injuries include Hip labral tears and impingement, Achilles pain, Bursitis, Ankle impingement, Patellofemoral pain and Stress fractures.

What happens after a Pre-Pointe Assessment?

Following the assessment, your dance teacher will receive a detailed report outlining your strengths/weaknesses and whether you are ready for the transition to pointe work. If your child is not cleared, an individualised exercise program and treatment techniques will be specifically tailored to accelerate their journey to beginning pointe work. Dependant on their needs and current level of training, they may require follow-up appointments to reassess and progress their program

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