Bethany is the founder of Flexibility Matters Physio and works with performers at the National Centre for Circus Arts. Her work spans circus artists, dancers, cheerleaders, and other high-level performers navigating the demands of flexibility, strength, and performance.

In this conversation, we dive into:

• How to differentiate between training-related soreness and pain that may signal a problem
• The “no pain, no gain” mindset in performing arts—and how it impacts long-term health
• Hypermobility in dancers and performers: when it helps and when it creates challenges
• What it looks like to support pre-professional circus artists in a high-demand training environment
• Bethany’s journey from athlete to specialist physiotherapist

This episode is especially relevant for dancers, circus artists, cheerleaders, and clinicians working in performing arts medicine who want a more nuanced understanding of pain, flexibility, and performance.

🎧 Listen to Bethany’s podcast: Growth Through Movement
🌐 Learn more: www.fmphysio.com
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