Athletes or
Artists? Where
Biomechanics meets
Pathomechanics
By Melvyn P. Cheskin, MBS., C.Ped, L.Ped
To state that professional dancers
are prone to overuse injuries is an
understatement. In fact, many merely
treat pain as an occupational hazard. A
thorough understanding of the categories
of footwear available for the various
dance forms can help pedorthists be
aware of the dancer’s shoe requirements
in order to better protect the feet, and
when consulted, be more effective with
treatment.
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