Injury Prevention for Youth Athletes
Empowering youth athletes to optimize their recovery and performance
Say goodbye to tight muscles, knots, and pain
If the dancer or youth athlete in your life has aches, pain, or tight muscles, this session teaches them how to identify and release areas of tension that often lead to discomfort or injury. They’ll learn hands-on myofascial release and foam rolling techniques to loosen muscle knots, relieve pain, and restore healthy movement.
Many injuries stem from restrictions in the fascia, the connective tissue surrounding the muscles. When these areas are tight or stuck, they can cause pain, stiffness, or limited range of motion. Through guided instruction, dancers and athletes learn how to perform fascia release safely to improve recovery, body awareness, and performance.
This is something every dancer and youth athlete should know how to do—an essential self-care and injury-prevention technique to include in their wellness toolkit. Learning how to release muscle tension and fascia tightness not only supports recovery but also improves flexibility, mobility, and longevity in their sport or art.
This session empowers participants with lifelong skills for:
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Pain relief and recovery after training or performance
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Preventing injuries through regular muscle and fascia release
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Recognizing and addressing tight muscles and knots early
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Maintaining flexibility and freedom of movement
Each athlete will need a foam roller, tennis ball, and golf ball (or substitutions such as a lacrosse ball).
By learning how to release tension at its source, dancers and athletes can move with greater ease, feel better in their bodies, and perform at their best—both now and long-term.
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Nicole W.
My daughter loves dance but was struggling with tightness in her feet and calves that was causing pain in class. Shannon guided her through a targeted rolling routine. While it has only been a short couple of weeks, my daughter has seen firsthand the profound benefits of incorporating this into her daily practice.
It has helped elevate her performance and overall well-being. The routine targets specific muscle groups that are essential for intricate dance movements and has allowed her to reduce the risk of injury. She’s also been able to safely push her boundaries while reducing both pain and soreness.
Beyond the physical benefits, these tools encourage intentional and mindful practice, which improves mental clarity and focus while nurturing a deeper mind-body connection.
Mira C.
My daughter’s foot was hurting during Nutcracker rehearsals and she had to sit out. Ms. Shannon sat down with Marlowe at her next lesson and expertly discovered her calf muscles were too tight. She had Marlowe pain-free quickly in just 1 session from doing release work. And I’ve seen Marlowe keep up with her calf releases at home or when she starts to feel tension. Marlowe knows what to do now!
Andrea G.
Shannon has done such an amazing job with all of her guidance. The routines have taught my 9 year old daughter how to stretch and foam roll on her own. My daughter is more aware of her body and understands what she needs to do to take care of herself as an athlete. I am amazed at the impact its had on my daughter’s ice skating performances.
Important Information
Policies
- There is a 24-hour cancellation policy
- Packages of three expire 2 months from date of purchase
Scheduling
Choose from either a single session or a three pack (see below). Sessions are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Hours vary. You can schedule now or later through your account.
Location
This session takes place in Downers Grove, IL. After completing your purchase, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing all the necessary details.Â
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Injury Prevention for
Dancers & Athletes
Learn lifelong skills to identify muscular imbalances that cause aches and pains—and stop potential injuries in their tracks.
$135.00 USD
Injury Prevention for
Dancers & Athletes
Learn lifelong skills to identify muscular imbalances that cause aches and pains—and stop potential injuries in their tracks.
