Entries by Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS
More About Your Pointe Shoe
Finding the right pointe shoe is a major part of a ballet dancer’s life. We learn how to sew the ribbons & elastics. We build relationships with our fitter, who may be local, fitting virtually, or a long trip away. We learn how to start dancing in the shoes, refining our technique. With everything that […]
Hypermobility & Dancers
CNN recently published a wonderful article about hypermobility and, more specifically, a diagnosis called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Hypermobility is something often seen in the dance community, and all too often, it’s undiagnosed. What is hypermobility? Generally speaking, hypermobility just means that the joint moves more than what is expected. This is completely normal for little […]