In an April 2011 I received an e-mail about improving your arch, but I think it's an important topic that needs to be reemphasized. Safe products like the AFX will help you maximize what you already have, but if your foot is not designed that way, you will be disappointed. Dancers who become obsessed with how beautiful their feet are are only setting themselves up for disaster, and more importantly, injury. When you put your feet under the couch, have a friend sit on your toes, or hang from the barre putting all your weight on that arch you are likely overstretching the tendons and ligaments in your feet. After doing this for several weeks or months you will lose the stability you need in your feet and ankles. Bad news is ligaments don't heal on their own and take forever to heal.
If you're looking for ways to get a better arch, work harder on using all the muscles in your feet, from ankle, to midfoot, to toes. You can also use the AFX to work your foot safely and properly.
Dancingly, Jenn
Dr Tina Boucher, Dance Podiatrist
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