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Injuries can happen at a moment’s notice on the dance floor. They include sprains, ruptured tendons, pulled muscles and injuries from repetition. All of these will require time off your feet and treatment from your foot and ankle specialist, Dr. Tina Boucher.
Dr. Boucher enjoys treating your injuries, but complications from them are not fun. To help you look and feel your best, she has three recommendations for you to consider before hitting the dance floor.
- Dance Style - Some shoes are better for dancing. Do a little research before your purchases. Did you know that you can buy shoes for ballet, tap and jazz? Check out dance stores in the area and try on shoes before you purchase.
- Sole Support - You want shoes that are going to provide support. Test the shoe and make sure it doesn’t bend at the sole. Wearing a shoe with a flimsy sole can cause your toes to hurt. You also want to make sure the sole grips the floor. How horrible if you were hurt because of a slippery sole!
- Heel Support – For men, high top shoes will offer better support than low top shoes. For women, heels over two inches are not a good idea. Your heel also needs to fit snugly.
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