Welcome to another exciting episode of Dance Med Spotlight, the podcast that talks about all things dance medicine & hosted by Alyssa Arms. Today’s guest is none other than Dr. Jatin Ambegaonkar!

Our Guest: Dr. Jatin Ambegaonkar

Dr. Jatin P. Ambegaonkar is a Professor in the School of Kinesiology at George Mason University in Virginia.

Professionally, Dr. Ambegaonkar holds credentials as a Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Occupational Therapist. His dedication to the field of dance medicine and science is evident through his role as the founding co-director of the Sports Medicine Assessment Research & Testing (SMART) Laboratory. Also as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our conversation.

Notably, Dr. Ambegaonkar is also a co-editor of the textbook “Research Methods in the Dance Sciences,” which is great guide to advancing the field of Dance Medicine and Science.

Our Topic

In this episode, we dive into a variety of topics. We explore the latest trends in Dance Medicine and Science research, highlighting the importance of integrating arts for health and health for artists. Dr. Ambegaonkar also shares insights on how to effectively work in both laboratory and community settings using translational research methods.

Throughout our conversation, we encourage dancers and researchers alike to embrace the joy of curiosity and to view research as a powerful tool for personal and professional growth. As Dr. Ambegaonkar reminds us, “Do not fear research – you do it anyways every day!”

Connect

To learn more about Dr. Ambegaonkar and what all he does, check him out online:

• Bio & CV
• Twitter

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