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...
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...
If you are like most people, “Top 10 Lists” draw your attention. Maybe it’s the “Top 10 Movies of All Time” or for dancers, the “Top 10 Dance Moves of All Time.” Even for the biggest fans of “Top 10 Lists,” I’m guessing that the “Top 10 Tips to Prevent Injuries” isn’t...
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