Alyssa Carducci graduated from Daemen College with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She works at Performance Sports Physical Therapy, a small outpatient practice that specializes in orthopedic and sports-related injuries utilizing a hands-on approach and individualized attention. By working one-on-one with patients, she is able to address muscle imbalances, weaknesses, and stability impairments contributing to an injury. As a ballet and dance teacher for over 10 years, Alyssa is able to approach a dance injury with a knowledge of both dance technique and proper body mechanics required for a full return to dance following an injury. Alyssa has also taught seminars in injury prevention and performance enhancement, specifically addressing the challenges for the adolescent dancers.