The effect of pointe shoe deterioration on foot and ankle kinematics and kinetics in professional ballet dancers.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.humov.2018.05.011
Abstract: Dancing en pointe significantly increases the risk of lower limb injuries by placing the foot and ankle joint in unfavorable positions. The pointe shoe, worn predominantly by female ballet dancers may aid movement and acts… read more here.
Keywords: kinematics; pointe shoe; foot ankle; pointe ... See more keywords
Effect of Toe Type on Static Balance in Ballet Dancers.
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DOI: 10.21091/mppa.2020.1005
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Some forefoot shapes are ideal for pointe work in ballet. Egyptian-type, with the hallux being longest and the remaining toes decreasing in size, and Greek-type, with the second toe longer than the hallux, are… read more here.
Keywords: pointe; toe; ballet dancers; ballet ... See more keywords