A ballet injury can be very painful, and if not treated properly, it can have long-term consequences. Some injuries can lead to chronic pain, antalgic gait, or even a limp. To prevent ballet injuries, dancers should wear properly-fitting pointe shoes. These shoes should be checked and maintained by a trained professional.
In the case of tendonitis, the pain may be slight or severe, but if the injury is not treated properly, the pain could become unbearable. In severe cases, tendonitis can require surgery, or steroid injections. A dancer may be limited to one side of the body, and they may have to take periodic breaks to recover.
Besides injuries to the foot, dancers may also suffer from injuries to the hips, pelvis, or lower back. These injuries can occur due to improper technique or improperly-fitting ballet shoes. In addition, improperly-fitting shoes can lead to blistering and chaffing. Ballet injuries can also lead to other issues, such as bunions and hammertoes.
Ballet injuries can also result from poor neuromuscular control. These injuries can cause a dancer to miss a season or even a career. A recent study by a psychologist at Bucknell University and a retired ballet dancer from Pacific Northwest Ballet Company examined 46 ballet dancers, recruited 11 weeks into the season, and monitored them over eight months.
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