RESEARCH- module 2 by Leah Tiffany https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322 I will be researching how to strengthen your foot muscles and why people do it and how it will benefit people. for me this will be very helpful as I have week anckles and struggle to get a nice point. en-us 2016-03-17 14:51:36 UTC 2016-06-20 13:03:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/77/c9/d4/77c9d47ee4b5984c33716e0c8933249e.jpg What Ballet does to feet leahtiffanyy https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102016397 this article explains many dancers problems, for example ballet looks very pretty and elegant however underneath the pink tights and satin pointe shoes are severe cases of corns, bunions and blisters due to the amount of pressure on the toes from being up on them all day and the cause of friction from dancing everyday for 8/9 hours. most people are embarrassed to see a chiropodist because they think there feet are so ugly however the problem is the chiropodist cannot remove all the derad skin and then the dancer wont have a hard base on the foot to dance on which will result back to blisters. 
how it effects me: I am not a prima ballerina so I do not have bunions as I do not wear pointe shoes as my feet are not strong enough however from ballet, contemporary and jazz I do get blisters on my toes and cuts from the floor which is painful however as a dancer I will alwayse face these problems. the importanht thing I need to do is just use plasters if I have cuts and look after my feet with regular washing a cream to bring moisture back.]]> 2016-03-21 14:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102016397 identifying problems leahtiffanyy https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102021933 2016-03-21 14:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102021933 BUNIONS leahtiffanyy https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102022264 What is it?
A bunion occurs when the metatarsal head of the great toe angles toward the middle of the body, causing the big toe to press against the other toes and put pressure on the joint. These enlargements are not uncommon, about 23 per cent of the general population have them
How to prevent them
Constrictive shoes can encourage  growth. Female dancers tend to develop bunions much more readily than males because they wear pointe shoes and high heels. so when you get pointe shoes make sure your toes are protected with something like pointe shoe pads which is a thin jelly pad on the end of your toes. it is also important to make sure you get pointe shoes fitted properly.
How to soothe the pain
• Take off your shoes whenever you can to relieve pressure.
• Use yoga toes and spacers to help realign the bones. Toe spacers can be worn in street shoes, and Ruth Solomon of IADMS says, “Wearing bunion splints at night will pull your toe out and improve pain.”
• Stretch out your toe by gently pulling it away from the joint with your hand, then slowly moving it medially.
• Warm-soak your feet in an Epsom salt bath to reduce inflammation.]]> 2016-03-21 14:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102022264 Corns leahtiffanyy https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102025566 What is it?
Both types of corns result from poorly fit shoes that are too tight. The hard corn's name is an adequate description of what it looks and feels like, and it's common to find one on the little toe. A soft corn also looks and feels the way its name sounds, but it lives between the toes where it feeds off of moisture. These softer corns are greyish-white.
Prevention -Pointe shoes that are too short or that rub against the feet should never be worn. These uncomfortable shoes increase the risk of developing hard corns. Soft corns can be prevented by making sure the spaces between the toes are dry, and that the metatarsals have enough room in the box.
Treatment - Although corns can be surgically removed, this is not something that is recommended for dancers. It's important to be aware that chemical corn pads may cause infection, therefore they are probably not an ideal option for treating corns.  Cutting a hard corn should never be done at home. Instead, a podiatrist should be sought out to perform this job. The two toes that hold a soft corn between them need to be separated to let the corn have a chance to heal. This can be done by placing something between the problem toes. Either a special product designed for this purpose, or something simple like cotton will do.
Products - Spacers by Bunheads can be used as separators between the toes to prevent and treat soft corns. An antiseptic powder can be applied in order to keep the toes dry. During a hard corn's healing process it should be covered by lambs wool, tape, or a bandage.



]]> 2016-03-21 14:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102025566 Blisters in ballet leahtiffanyy https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102026151 What is it?
When pointe shoes repeatedly rub against the skin this friction creates a fluid-filled pocket. If the fluid is blood it is referred to as a blood blister, which is worse than a clear-fluid blister. If a blister pops open it could become infected and further complicate matters.
How to prevent them
If a dancer knows where blisters are most likely to develop she can take action by covering those blister-prone patches of skin. It is important to keep whatever is being used as coverage wrinkle-free, otherwise blisters will be encouraged, rather than discouraged, to form
How to soothe the pain
Toe tape, moleskin, and bandages are all effective in preventing blisters. They should also be used to protect blisters from getting worse, which enables the dancer to safely continue working through a blister.]]> 2016-03-21 14:37:20 UTC https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102026151 foot care for dancers leahtiffanyy https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102027752 I read this article and found it very helpful as I get foot pain a lot. it says I need to keep my toe nails short and square not rounded as curved nails are longer and result to ingrown toenails. it says not to wear nail polish as you cant see any bruising. calluses should be kept trimmed, They help protect against blisters and abrasions, so avoid the urge to file them off]]> 2016-03-21 14:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102027752 How to get perfect ballet feet, is it possible? leahtiffanyy https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102029495 I have a slightly flat foot and not a high instep however I would like to know how to improve my feet and make them almost perfect. The instep is the bony structure on top of your foot. The ideal ballet foot has a high arch and a high instep. Having a high arch is beneficial for a dancer because it makes it possible to get to a high demi- pointe in soft ballet shoes.
How?
in the link below I have attatched a article with videos of foot excersises, it says this exercise will not only strengthen the arches of your feet, but also the muscles in the ankles and the calves. it recommends starting with 10 repetitions of each part, there are 4 parts to this exercise.
Also there is the Towel Scrunch exercise and the Thera-band. I will do these excersises daily to see if they actrally work.
http://balletskills.com/2014/06/18/how-to-get-beautiful-ballet-feet-and-arches/
this video helped me too! ]]> 2016-03-21 14:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102029495 Does it work leahtiffanyy https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102033296 2016-03-21 15:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102033296 Does it work leahtiffanyy https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102034324 many people have wondered if the foot stretcher works however I don't know anyone with one as they are so expensive. I have read things that say they are amazing and improve feet really fast however I have also seen things that say they are really dangeroius and don't work. the links below takes you to reviews 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGF4mYaIOS4
they say you can only transform your feet so much until they wont change any more.the man in the article warns that if you have a history of foot and ankle injuries, use a foot stretcher only in the presence of a health professional to ensure that you’re not causing additional damage. 
http://pointemagazine.com/inside-pt/issuesaprilmay-2013ask-amy-are-foot-stretchers-safe/
I decided I wanted to try it for myself so I found something on youtube about making your own, I made my own and tried it for a while and it does give you a good stretch however I can see how they are dangerous especially for people with unflexible feet as some excersises hurt me.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bJ7fR9gAiM]]> 2016-03-21 15:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102034324 leahtiffanyy https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102037773 2016-03-21 15:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102037773 Foot enhancers leahtiffanyy https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102038509 online you can buy foot enhanchers that you put under ballet tights to give you the impression that the dancer has a higher instep, its all about perception so it dosent train your foot it just looks aestetically pleasing. its amazing what people have came up with https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsHjYiy6Y74
Arch enhancer includes a contoured pad designed for the dorsal surface of the foot, double faced tape and stability sock. Once secured to the top of the foot with tape and stability sock, the pad is invisible under tights with pointe shoes! Stability sock features toe, heel and sole openings and is machine washable.


]]> 2016-03-21 15:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102038509 leahtiffanyy https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102041074 2016-03-21 15:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102041074 Types of pointe shoe leahtiffanyy https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102041551 everyone has different feet and it is important that you have the right shoe, for me I would need tapered ones as my second toe is longer and the rest slope down.]]> 2016-03-21 15:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102041551 Bones in the feet leahtiffanyy https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102042499 2016-03-21 15:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102042499 Understand the difference between a chiropodist and a podiatrist leahtiffanyy https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102042747 Chiropodists and podiatrists, deal with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the lower limb and are qualified to treat people with arthritis, diabetes, nail surgery and sports injuries. In the UK there is no difference between the terms chiropodist and podiatrist.  In many other English-speaking countries, however, only the term ‘podiatrist’ is employed and this refers to the fully-trained professional]]> 2016-03-21 15:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/leahtiffanyy/74xfcivoh322/wish/102042747