{ Podiatry for Dance

 Anterior impingement  Posterior impingement  Stress fractures  Dancers fractures  Mid foot ligamentous injuries / Lis Francs  Shin pain  Metatarsal capsulitis  Metatarsalgia  Neuritis / Neuroma  Sesamoiditis Dancers injuries

 Correct foot, ankle and lower leg alignment is very important for dancers  Repetitive  Potentially vulnerable positions for injury  E.g. ankle strain ‘en pointe’ Biomechanics of Dance

 Pre-pointe assessment  Assessment of biomechanics  Foot structure  Strength of muscles in foot, ankle knee & hip  Assessment of foot, ankle and hip ROM  Endurance strength Podiatry Assessment

 Strengthening exercises  ROM exercises  Orthotics for proprioception  Advice on progression demi- pointe to pointe Podiatry Treatment