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I have been on pointe for almost three years, but recently I got injured and stayed off pointe for a week and a half. Now, every time I take a pointe class, my feet feel really mushy (like Jello) after about 20 minutes. I thought it was just because I wasn't used to pointe, since I had just started, but it hasn't gone away yet and it has been about a month. It also never happened during rehearsal for our production of the Nutcracker, only when I take pointe class (doing exercises such as relevees and passes). What is wrong with my feet and how can I improve it?

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Hi Tina. I recommend that you see a chiropractor who will adjust any misaligned foot joints and help you figure out why your foot muscles are feeling this way. I'm not sure what you mean by "mushy", but weakness needs to be addressed.

Have you added any foot exercises to your recovery?

All the best with this, Dianne

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Dianne M. Buxton

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I can answer questions about ballet positions, ballet movements and ballet technique, pointe shoes and pre pointe exercise, mens training, ballet diet, general health issues related to dance, artistry, performance, modern dance, rehabilitation from injuries, and teaching ballet. I have taught ballet, choreographed, produced and directed dance companies. For any answers related to health questions I will offer my experience, and give references to information, but I also automatically include "see a professional".

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dancer, ballet and modern, choreographer, dance teacher, artistic director, ballet mistress, producer

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Graduate of the National Ballet School of Canada where I studied Cecchetti, Bournonville, Vaganova and Graham technique. Taught at the National Ballet School of Canada, York University, George Brown College and Harvard University.

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