Brooke Winder
Dr. Brooke Winder, Associate Professor, teaches dance science courses including Functional Anatomy, Quantitative Analysis of Injuries, Pilates, and Functional Movement Assessment in Dance. She is coordinator of the Dance Science degree program, a licensed physical therapist, and a BASI-certified Pilates instructor.
Dr. Winder holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Southern California and a BFA in Dance from Chapman University. She is a certified Pilates instructor through Body Arts and Science International. Dr. Winder possesses a diverse background as a dancer and performer that informs her unique perspective and passionate focus on dancer health, wellness, and injury prevention. Originally a competitive gymnast, Dr. Winder transitioned into training in modern and contemporary dance, with foundations in Graham, Horton and release technique prior to her BFA studies. After earning her BFA at Chapman University, she performed professionally with Orange County-based Backhausdance. Her great interest in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and movement science led her from her performance career into the physical therapy profession. Dr. Winder is currently a practicing physical therapist who has treated a wide variety of orthopedic patients, including dancers of all ages. She is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in Physical Therapy, having completed a rigorous post-professional residency in orthopedic physical therapy with the University of Southern California where she mentored with top physical therapists and orthopedic surgeons. Dr. Winder also has specialized training in pelvic floor rehabilitation and maintains practice in the Orange County area in both orthopedics and pelvic health.
PUBLICATIONS:
- Winder BR, Lindegren K, Blackmon, M. Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence and Other Pelvic Floor-Related Symptoms in FemaleProfessional Dancers. Journal of Dance Medicine and Science. Accepted for publication 2022.
- Rowley KM, Shih HJS, Traina K, Winder B, Mikkelsen P, and Kulig K. Effects of a “toes-off” modified heel raise on muscle coordination in non-dancers, dancers, and dancers with flexor hallucis longus tendinopathy. Clinical Biomechanics. Clinical Biomechanics (Bristol, Avon). 2021; 83:105287.
- Hampson D, Winder BR, Dolquist N. The Pelvic Floor in Dancers. OneDance UK Information Sheet. OneDance UK Magazine, Spring 2020 Issue.
- Winder BR, Keri PA, Weberg, DE, Beneck GJ. Postural cueing increases multifidus activation during stabilization exercise in participants with chronic and recurrent low back pain: An electromyographic study. Journal of Electromyography & Kinesiology. 2019; 46: 28-34.
- Winder BR. Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in a Dancer with Lumbar, Sacroiliac and Coccyx Pain. Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice. 2017; 29(4):222-225.
- Kulig K, Loudon J, Popovich JM Jr, Pollard CD, Winder BR. Dancers with Achilles tendinopathy demonstrate altered lower extremity take-off kinematics. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 2011; 41(8):606-613.
PRESENTATIONS:
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Higgins S, Winder BR. Maximizing functional training for the performing artist: Connecting the glottis and the pelvic floor. Performing Arts Medicine Association Annual Symposium. June 2022, Chicago, IL.
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Winder BR, Hentis M, Marulli T, Schuyten K. Performing Arts Care in a New World: Re-Imagining Our Approaches to Training, Rehabilitation, and Resilience-Building. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. 2-hour educational session. Feb 2022, San Antonio, TX
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Winder BR, Blackmon A, Lindegren K. Taming the Overactive Pelvic Floor. International Association of Dance Medicine and Science Annual Conference, Virtual Conference. Oct 2021.
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Hentis M, Marulli T, Winder BR. Treating and Inspiring Wellness in University Dancers in a Post COVID-19 World: What Have We Learned and Where Do We Go From Here? International Association of Dance Medicine and Science Annual Conference. Virtual Conference. Oct 2021.
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Winder BR. Addressing Urinary Incontinence in Dancers: Moving Beyond the Pelvis. Peer-Reviewed Workshop Session. 39th Annual Performing Arts Medicine Association International Symposium. Virtual Conference. June 2021.
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Winder BR, Blackmon A, Lindegren KM. Pelvic Health Considerations for Female Dancers. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. Virtual Conference. February 2021.
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Winder BR, Lindegren KM, Blackmon M. Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence in Female Professional Dancers.
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American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting (Virtual), ePoster Presentation. February 2021.
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Winder, BR. Pelvic floor stiffness in pelvic floor dysfunction of dancers vs. non-dancers. International Association of Dance Medicine and Science Annual Conference. Workshop Session. Oct 2019, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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Winder BR, Ying J. Empowering Performing Artists During Injury Healing and Wellness: How Can the Healthcare Provider Serve as a Facilitator? 37th Annual Performing Arts Medicine Association International Symposium. June 2019, Los Angeles, CA.
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Winder, BR. Optimization of Pelvic Floor Health in Dancers. Workshop Session. 36th Annual Performing Arts Medicine Association International Symposium. June 2018, Orange, CA.
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Winder BR. Optimizing Pelvic Floor and Bladder Health for Dancers. International Association of Dance Medicine and Science Regional Meeting. Platform presentation. June 2018, Los Angeles, CA.
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Rowley MK, Shih S, Mikkelson P, Winder BR, Kulig K. Athletics Meets Aesthetics: Lower extremity injury treatment in dance vs. sport. Educational session. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. February 2018, New Orleans, LA.
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Winder, BR. From the dance floor to the pelvic floor: concerns regarding pelvic floor dysfunction in performers. Platform Presentation. International Association of Dance Medicine and Science Annual Conference: A Day for Medics. October 2017, Houston, TX.
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Winder, BR. Dance, The Core, and the Pelvic Floor: Considerations for Optimal Pelvic Floor Health in Dancers. Workshop Session. 6th Annual Healthy Approaches in the Training of Performing Artists: Changing Our Future (Performing Arts Medical Association Regional Conference). September 2016, Orange, CA.
Dr. Winder’s research interests center on the investigation of ways to mitigate dance injuries and optimize dance performance. Specifically, she explores pelvic floor and related dysfunction in dancers and other performing artists.
Dr. Winder is currently a Research Committee Member of the American Physical Therapy Association’s Orthopedic Section Performing Arts Special Interest Group (PASIG). She has also served on leadership for the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, and is an active member of the Performing Arts Medicine Association.
