When a dancer is told that they need to see a doctor due to an injury or illness, there’s probably quite a bit of fear. Fear that doctors will not appreciate the demands of dance. Fear that the dancer will be told simply “just stop dancing”. Fear that the dancer and...
Are you a dancer who does releve, jumping/leaping, en point or wearing heels? Do you realize the importance of strong and stable ankles? Dancing with ankle pain or limitations is no fun and can slow ability to learn new techniques. In extreme cases, too many dancers...
Eating disorders are one of the biggest risks faced by dancers, particularly women. The focus on size, shape and weight can put extreme pressures on dancers. The aesthetic standards of the dance world favor lean physiques – from body revealing costumes and clothing to...
Kendall Bottjer and @health_enpointe You are one of many dancers with heel pain. You’ve heard of, or been told, that an “extra bone” is the problem. If so, is removing it going to be the fix? Don’t let heel pain limit your leaps, turns, and jumps. Find out why heel...
They can be hard to understand, hard to suspect, and have unpredictable healing times. WHAT ARE BONE STRESS INJURIES? In describing bone stress injuries to patients, I often use the analogy of bending my pen while bored in class one day. If I just start trying to bend...
As a dancer, how can I strengthen my core? There are a few certainties in the dance world. Legs are going to hurt. Arms, back and hips are going to hurt. Oh, and let’s not forget one more certainty. “Dancers better be doing their core work.” Is there any certainty...
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