Current Pedorthics | January-February 2019 | Vol.51, Issue 1 | Page 45

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. Current Pedorthics | January/February 2019 43