A Lisfranc injury, which occurs in the midfoot is commonly overlooked and misdiagnosed. The signs, symptoms, special tests and even imaging can be subtle.
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Close your eyes, what images appear when you hear the word Laban?
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No time for a Pilates workout? Need your Pilate’s fix? Want flat abs?
Try a daily routine of, “The Abdominal Series Five.”
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Sunshine, warm weather, barbecues, and baseball means summer is afoot. With the sultry weather comes barefoot walks and sandals. So are your feet in sandal shape after being hidden in wool socks and boots? Here are 10 tips to get your feet ready, healthy and in shape.
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Check out this article for Dance Magazine, where I give tips...
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Beginning any exercise program, including a core routine requires you to establish goals. In my previous post on understanding your core muscles, you learned that the core is more than the abdominal muscles. So now let's talk about goals for working your core.
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As a dancer, you are constantly challenged to train and care for your body to achieve your artistic expression—be it your passion or your profession. But what about when life's other physical demands take center stage?
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"When can I start pointe work?" "Is my daughter ready for pointe?" "Should I have my daughter evaluated before she goes on pointe?"
As a physical therapist who works with pre-professional ballet students, I am asked about pointe readiness by students, parents, and teachers. The answer is unique to each dancer
Developing good posture and alignment are skills that will help you get the best out of your body and movement—through every stage of your life.
Check out my Pilates Today article on using Pilates to train and strengthen posture and alignment.
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Core and abdominal exercises have become synonymous in recent years. However, it is a group of muscles—not just your abs—that provide stability and support to the body. This group of muscles is referred to as "core muscles" or the foundation of the body.
So what exactly is this mystery muscle group that seems to be tossed around in health clubs, pilates classes, or by healthcare professionals?
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