Dancers and musicians suffer injuries somewhat unique to their professions, and although a specialist in sports medicine may be a good enough practitioner for certain ailments, there are now 20 clinics in the U.S. specializing in performing-arts medicine. At places such as the Clinic for Performing Arts at Seattle’s Virginia Mason Medical Center, artists can seek out physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, and otolaryngologists who are familiar with the rigors of music and dance, and sensitive to the need for artists to continue the pursuit of their craft.