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I have read in a book that bow legs can be corrected with exercises that help turn the hip out? There is a photo in this ballet manual of a dancer before and after, bow legs. Do you know what these exercises are?
Thank you.
Hi Sybao. I am not aware that bowed legs can be fixed with exercise.
As for turnout, the best manual I am aware of is found at
http://squidoo.com/increaseballetturnout
It is written by a dance medicine specialist and perhaps will tell you something more about about turnout, if you wish.
Sorry I couldn't help more with this. I recommend you ask an orthopedic surgeon about bowed legs.
However, in the case of tibial torsion, where the lower part of the legs are more turned out than the thighs, sometimes they look bowed, but are not. Proper use of the turnout from the hips will not change this, but will help prevent injury from turning out incorrectly.
Regards, Dianne
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Dianne M. Buxton
Expertise
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".
Experience
dancer, ballet and modern, choreographer, dance teacher, artistic director, ballet mistress, producer
Organizations
I.S.T.D. Actra, Actors Equity
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Education/Credentials
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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