Performing with Ankylosing Spondylitis- Keeping Your Spine Stage-Ready

Your spine is the anchor of every movement, breath, and expression in performance. Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) can slowly limit dancers, singers, and actors—but you don’t have to give up performing. In this episode of PHARTS, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, explores: How AS affects the spine, sacroiliac joints, and posture Early warning signs performers often overlook Dancer-, singer-, and actor-specific strategies for strength, mobility, and breathing How physical therapy can help you stay stage-ready and prevent long-term limitations 🎥 Free YouTube resources for performers: Warm-Up & Cool-Down Exercises Core & Spinal Stability Work Movement Quality & Injury Prevention 💻 Get individualized guidance at jennakantorpt.com – Pittsburgh, PA & Telehealth for New York performers. Reclaim your movement, confidence, and artistry—your encore is possible!