In Part 1, we considered the perspectives of two professional therapists who work exclusively with dancers. Now we’ll look at several foot facts that should play into any dancer’s decision to use a foot stretcher — and warnings for those who do. Each Dancer’s Foot Is Unique. Because each dancer and each foot is unique, requiring the same technique for every person in a class can be risky. … [Read More...] about Foot Health for Dancers: What the Experts Say, Part 2
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