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Ouch that hurt! This is a forum for Irish Dancers to discuss their injuries and aches and pains, in the event that they do happen (which I sincerly hope they don't). This forum is not to be used as a substitute for medical professionals. You should always go to see a doctor if you are in pain!

Subject: Ankle Injury
Author: Tiff [Edit]	Date Posted: 13:39:46 09/20/05 Tue Does having acupuncture on an ankle injury help to heal it quicker and take the pain away also does it hurt?. please help
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Re: Ankle Injury -- Nic, 12:18:56 09/27/05 Tue Re: Ankle Injury -- lucifer, 07:44:01 01/10/06 Tue It doesn't hurt at all -- Maryland Dancer, 20:11:23 04/19/06 Wed

Subject: advice???
Author: wondering [Edit]	Date Posted: 00:57:25 09/11/05 Sun im really really accident prone like im always hurting myself... whether it be my ankle or a muscle... within a few weeks of getting over an injury i have another...im an irishdancer in open and i was wondering if there was anything i could do or like a certain type of tablets i could take that could help prevent injury and maybe strengthen my bones muscles etc. Help would be really appreciated.
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calcium calcium calcium (NT) -- and strengthen your muscles.. they support everything, 11:17:42 09/14/05 Wed Re: advice??? -- Julia, 15:09:20 10/15/05 Sat Strengthening like Pilates and weight training can help -- Maryland Dancer, 09:29:59 04/12/06 Wed I just remembered an exercise for coordination -- Maryland Dancer, 13:17:08 04/19/06 Wed

Subject: Tired muscles specifically thighs independant of exercise
Author: dancer [Edit]	Date Posted: 15:48:07 03/22/06 Wed I have had "tired" thigh muscles for the last few weeks (even when I have not danced). This started even before the work up to St. Pats (practices). Anyone else experience this??
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Are you standing on hard floors a lot? -- Maryland Dancer, 09:55:29 04/19/06 Wed

Subject: my DD fell on the floor are stubbed her toe into the ground as she fell. SHe didnt feel anypain imediatly and continued dancing for the rest of the class. When she got home it starting aching. That was about 2/3 weeks ago now and it still hurts in the middle a bit when she walks. What could be wrong?
Author: concerned mum [Edit]	Date Posted: 06:47:35 04/03/05 Sun
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Re: my DD fell on the floor are stubbed her toe into the ground as she fell. SHe didnt feel anypain imediatly and continued dancing for the rest of the class. When she got home it starting aching. That was about 2/3 weeks ago now and it still hurts in the middle a bit when she walks. What could be wrong? -- Shannon, 12:38:26 04/03/05 Sun Re: my DD fell on the floor are stubbed her toe into the ground as she fell. SHe didnt feel anypain imediatly and continued dancing for the rest of the class. When she got home it starting aching. That was about 2/3 weeks ago now and it still hurts in the middle a bit when she walks. What could be wrong? -- bear, 05:34:33 04/16/06 Sun

Subject: Looking for a good jig shoe for M to W feet
Author: CFM [Edit]	Date Posted: 19:41:14 05/25/05 Wed I'm having a bit of a rough time finding my young dd a a proper fitting jig shoe. We've tried Fay's, which I love the look of and her teacher recommended. Unfortunately once she began to dance alot, she began to complain of pain in the ball of her foot. They were too narrow, and were squishing her toes. We currently have a pair of Rutherford's super flexi plus, which are designed for wider feet (which she has to some degree), but now those are causing horrible blisters (which never happened in Fay's) and other friction related pains, so I can only assume these are too big (her dancing is also not what it was before, and I can tell it is the shoe). Sorry for the long post, but she's young and only has one pair of feet for the rest of her life, I don't want them ruined by inproper shoes.
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Re: Looking for a good jig shoe for M to W feet -- another mom, 09:29:46 05/31/05 Tue You need to try the new wide Fay's...but be sure to ask for the wide ones! They have an extra "roll" around the edge where the heel is. I have wide feet and these are the only ones that did the trick. (NT) -- Try them, 17:25:44 05/31/05 Tue Hullachan makes wide shoes -- Maryland Dance, 10:09:40 04/11/06 Tue

Subject: Outside thigh stretch
Author: runner/dancer [Edit]	Date Posted: 06:30:14 07/13/05 Wed I'm a cross country runner and, through training on hills over the summer, the outside of my thigh has begun to get sore from the exercise, as well as hamstrings, quads, etc. While I know how to stretch the hamstrings and quads, the outside thigh has stayed tight, and it's beginning to impact my dancing. I don't think I've injured myself, but I was just wondering if anyone has had this happen, even more importantly if they know any stretches to alleviate the soreness! thanks so much!
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Stretch and see a physio -- Maryland Dancer, 10:19:27 04/10/06 Mon

Subject: Shin Splints
Author: Jay [Edit]	Date Posted: 21:45:38 01/03/06 Tue I had very bad shin splints last year and so i took the whole summer off hoping that after 2 months they would heal. Now they only start to hurt near the end of class and when I'm at a feis. I really want to practice more to improve quicker but if I do then they get worse. Does anyone have any advice or streches or any type of adivce?
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mt dd's PT said to ride a bike. also a good massage can losen the musclesand get ris of the knots. Do it yourself or go to pilates, a PT or massuse. (NT) -- bad speller!!, 21:47:28 01/04/06 Wed mtydd's PT said to ride a bike. also a good massage can losen the muscles and get rid of the knots. Do it yourself or go to pilates, a PT or massuse. (NT) -- ca mom, 21:48:34 01/04/06 Wed Re: Shin Splints -- Dance Mom, 05:30:53 01/31/06 Tue I had bad shinsplints from walking down a long steep hill in shoes with a little heel. Cured it by climbing/walking up a mountain where the steps were way to high for my short legs. It took about 2 hours and almost killed me but the shinsplints disappeared immediately. (NT) -- Helen, 14:34:38 02/15/06 Wed Strengthen the muscles in front -- Maryland Dancer, 10:11:16 04/10/06 Mon

Subject: combination of sesamoiditis and toe pain
Author: irishsnow [Edit]	Date Posted: 13:08:13 03/05/06 Sun Getting a little bit exasperated with my body. Im an open dancer in my 20's and have been missing dance classes for the past 3 months because of sesamoiditis (the ball of my foot tendinitis) and on top of the big toe. Basically when I rize up on the balls of my feet, the big toe is in pain (on the bottom, sharp pain and on the top as if someone hit it with a thin bat). I've been in physical therapy for over a month and wear over-the counter orthodics in both regular and dance shoes. I just started dancing again but I'm in a lot of pain...has anybody been through such a thing??. I love dancing for the sake of dancing but I also want to go back to class and later compete.
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I have the exact same problem on top of my big toe -- Maryland Dancer, 10:07:37 04/10/06 Mon

Subject: Ankle Injury
Author: Sinead [Edit]	Date Posted: 05:35:07 02/24/06 Fri I dont know what to do ive got acute Tendonitis in my left ankle ive been doing everything my PT has told me to do,but it still really hurts when walking for long periods and at dance class,can anyone please surgest anything else i could do to get rid of it please help me.
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get checked for the possible need for orthotics (NT) -- xxx, 16:30:11 02/24/06 Fri

Subject: DANCING
Author: DANCER [Edit]	Date Posted: 15:45:14 02/16/06 Thu HEY! I AM AN IRISH DANCER AND HAVE BEEN DANCING FOR 11YRS. I PRACTICE REGULARLY AND GO TO CLASSES, BUT ANYTIME I GO 2 A FEIS I GET SOOOOO NERVOUS AND I START FEELING SICK. I KNOW IT'S NATURAL 2 FEEL A LIDL NERVOUS BUT THIS FEELS DIFFERENT AND IS KEEPING ME FROM PURSUING MY GOALS.I WAS WONDERIN IS THIS BEHAVIOR NORMAL? WHAT CAN BE DONE TO CURE IT? WHY DOES IT KEEP HAPPENING? DOES ANYONE ELSE FEEL THE SAME?
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Re: DANCING -- fer sherr, 19:30:47 02/16/06 Thu Re: DANCING might want to see someone about social anxiety and medication to help. Otherwise practice deep breathing/get a book on stress management techniques (NT) -- Good Luck, 10:05:01 02/22/06 Wed

Subject: my sister has fallen arches and feels pain when landing after a lift. ANY SUGGESTIONS THAT WOULD HELP ?
Author: Hannah [Edit]	Date Posted: 02:39:41 12/13/05 Tue
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arch wraps might help. see link inside. -- xx, 05:37:01 12/15/05 Thu Re: my sister has fallen arches and feels pain when landing after a lift. ANY SUGGESTIONS THAT WOULD HELP ? -- Jul, 14:23:13 01/12/06 Thu GET HER 2 ON HER TIPPIE TOES FOR SHORT AMMOUNTS OF. THEN STAND ON 1 FOOT LIKE THIS AND CLOTHES YOUR EYES. MAKE SURE THA HER FEET ARE STRAIT AND SHOULDER WIDTH APPART. (NT) -- DANCER, 15:34:46 02/16/06 Thu

Subject: sesmoiditis vs. sesmoid fracture
Author: orlando mom [Edit]	Date Posted: 21:08:29 08/24/05 Wed I have a prelim dancer who was having pain in ball of left foot. The podiatrist says a fracture in sesmoid bone & orthopedic says sesmoiditis since it's been a gradual pain. She's in a fracture boot & taking Motrin 3 times a day. Seems to be geeting a little better. Has anyone had this problem & how long was recovery? Oireachtas practices are getting intense. Also, I understand this bone can be removed 7 one can still dance. Has anyone had this done?
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Have Xrays or MRIs been conclusive? (NT) -- good luck!, 19:19:27 08/25/05 Thu get her the inserts that hook on your toe, gel type things, they cover the ball of your foot. helps with impact (NT) -- worked for my dd, 06:30:52 09/12/05 Mon Where do you get these inserts? (NT) -- I've never seen them., 09:35:38 09/12/05 Mon Re: Where do you get these inserts? -- Christina, 09:26:22 01/06/06 Fri Re: sesmoiditis vs. sesmoid fracture -- lauren, 19:45:05 09/25/05 Sun

Subject: tendon near ankle
Author: ID Mom [Edit]	Date Posted: 11:12:37 11/04/05 Fri The side of my DD foot right above her ankle hurts. I believe it is some sort of a tendon. Is there anything I should do for it? Do you think she pulled it or tore it? She says it hurts to walk Thanks
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my dd had chronic ankle pain for a long time. Also multiple sprains. went to Orthopedist and he put her in orthotics. within 3 months, no pain. now 1.5 years later no pain every again. -- our story, 05:41:09 12/15/05 Thu Re: tendon near ankle -- ID Mon, 10:26:35 12/17/05 Sat

Subject: Surgery
Author: dancer [Edit]	Date Posted: 22:08:41 08/12/05 Fri At the end of the year i have to get ankle reconstruction surgery, and i was just wandering if there are any other dancers out there who have had this done. Was it painful? What did you do recovery wise? How long before you could go back to dancing? I know that the surgeon will probably answer these questions for me, but i was hoping that someone with first hand experience could help. Thanks
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I had ankle reconstruction in december and would have been able to dance in may had i not broken my other foot. -- more inside, 11:23:25 09/14/05 Wed P.S. - very painful for a few days after surgery, otherwise not too bad (NT) -- good luck, 11:24:32 09/14/05 Wed Hi! I've just had reconstructive surgery on my ankle (3 weeks ago). What are you having done exactly. I had the ligaments tightened after a very bad fall at dancing a year ago and had not healed. I'm now on the first week of my fiberglass cast which is very light weight and easy to get around in. MORE INSIDE...... -- Nicole, 02:12:15 12/16/05 Fri

Subject: Inner foot pains
Author: Lauren E [Edit]	Date Posted: 15:50:34 11/08/05 Tue I've been dasncing for about 2-3 months now and at nearly every practice, the inside of my foot (at my arch) will have numerous shooting pains. I hear that it's because my ghillies have no support and my arch is falling. Does anyone else have similar pains? If so, is this true?
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Re: Inner foot pains -- dancer, 09:42:47 11/27/05 Sun Re: Inner foot pains -- dd similar problem, 18:15:49 12/03/05 Sat

Subject: My 11 year old son has just broken the base of his fifth metatarsal
Author: Teresa Copper [Edit]	Date Posted: 09:22:40 10/22/05 Sat Hi, My son has just broken the base of his fifth metatarsal, he has to return to the fracture clinic next week. At first he was in so much pain, but now he says that it keeps feeling 'fizzy',he says it doesn't hurt anymore and that it is not numb, but feeling as though it is being tickled on the inside. Could someone please let me know if this is normal, and what should we expect next ? Thankyou
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I had the same strange feelings in my foot when I fractured it. Still notice it when weather is getting colder. (NT) -- Helen, 10:07:01 10/30/05 Sun

Subject: Arthritis
Author: Brianna [Edit]	Date Posted: 12:11:43 10/23/05 Sun I have arthritis in my joints and I was wondering if anyone else had this problem. Usually it hurts everyday. Should I continue to dance or not? Thanks

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