Tag Archives: ballet podiatrist

Lateral Ankle Instability for Dancers

Podiatrist supporting a ballet dancer’s ankle and foot

Most dancer’s will understand the importance of being protected from ankle rolling or ankle sprains, but usually, it’s not until an injury occurs that dancer’s have their ankle strength and their individual risk of an injury tested or assessed! This article will discuss the importance of the lateral ankle for dancers, and some gems to […]

Why Pre-Pointe Assessments Are Essential for Aspiring Ballet Dancers

Ballet dancer en pointe during pre-pointe assessment

Ready to Dance En Pointe? Here’s Why a Podiatry-Led Dance Assessment Is a Must For all ballet dancers, beginning your journey en pointe is an exciting and memorable milestone. It marks your hard-earned progress and introduces new challenges to your technique and your body — particularly the feet, ankles, and lower limbs. Having the guidance […]