Many girls who start on pointe are scared that they will get bunions from doing pointe work. If a bunion is present it can cause real problems with fitting pointe shoes and dancing en pointe. Dance Physiotherapist Lisa Howell discusses the reality of dancing with bunions and offers practical solutions to working en pointe more comfortably.
Bunions: The Result Of Poorly Fitted Shoes
A bunion is a bony lump on the side of the foot at the base of the big toe. This may be an isolated problem, but it is often associated with other problems with the shape of the foot.
The most common cause of bunions is footwear that does not have enough width to fit the toes in their natural position. High heels are particularly to blame as they squash the toes into the narrowest part of the front of the shoe.
Bunions are more common in women than men, and a tendency t…
Problems of Feet and Their Care
Some people face strange problems on their Feet which makes them difficult to walk. Most of the foot problems are very painfull .This article of mine helps you know everything about various foot problems and methods to deal with them.