60. Strengthening Precision with Monica Lorenzo, MS, ATC

In this podcast episode, Monica Lorenzo, a pioneering NBA entertainment athletic trainer, discusses the challenges faced by hypermobile dancers, particularly those in precision sports like synchronized swimming or competitive dance. Precision dance requires dancers to control their hypermobility within a specific 'plexiglass sphere,' ensuring synchronized movements with their teammates. This precision is particularly challenging for hypermobile individuals due to issues with proprioceptive awareness and energy dispersion. Lorenzo emphasizes the importance of strength training, proprioceptive training, and proper recovery for hypermobile dancers. She advocates for individual training programs that accommodate the unique needs of hypermobile athletes within group sessions. Lorenzo also highlights the importance of monitoring nutrition and hormonal cycles in women's training. This episode provides valuable insights for health professionals and coaches involved in the management and training of dancers with hypermobility.