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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: pain in big toe joint
Author: dance mom [Edit]	Date Posted: 19:38:44 11/04/03 Tue My dd has pain in the joint of her big toe. She has been practicing every day for the regionals. She is on her toes a lot. She says that sometimes it feels like spasms. If she presses down on it, it does not hurt. It does however throb at times. Help!
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Re: pain in big toe joint -- Shannon, 20:46:29 11/04/03 Tue Re: pain in big toe joint -- dance mom, 20:59:33 11/04/03 Tue Maybe a compromoise would be in order than (NT) -- Shannon, 20:51:55 11/05/03 Wed Maybe a compromoise would be in order than -- Shannon, 20:56:09 11/05/03 Wed Re: Maybe a compromoise would be in order than -- mom, 06:50:12 11/18/03 Tue I finally had to get my daughter to a podiatrist(sp)...She has the same complaint. The doctor x-rayed and did not find any stress fractures but suggested that: -- cc (the voice of experience), 11:47:53 12/21/03 Sun i have the same problem... -- katie, 10:50:55 12/22/03 Mon it ended up that my DD's new hardshoes were too big and her foot was moving around in the shoe and grabbing on. this made the toe joint sore and painful. We got new shoes, no problem (NT) -- OP, 07:04:48 12/27/03 Sat oops, I meanth this for the sore to posting below.. not this one (NT) -- XXX, 07:06:00 12/27/03 Sat

Subject: painful feet
Author: jade swiss [Edit]	Date Posted: 14:13:21 12/12/03 Fri I have arthritis in my knees now my feet are really painful and some days I find it difficult to walk. I found that wearing shoes with good arch supports has had a little positive effect but the condition is progresive! Have I got fallen arches or pes planus. or is there something else going on????????????????? please could you em@il me if you have any idea wots going on.
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Re: painful feet -- Shannon, 18:47:28 12/12/03 Fri Plantar Fascitis? Worse in a.m. or after you don't use them for a while -- Stretches - lots., 17:58:28 12/17/03 Wed

Subject: swollen ankles
Author: ebif [Edit]	Date Posted: 14:16:51 11/26/03 Wed hi i had to go to the physio last night to check up an old injury and he was really shocked at how swollen my ankles were. He said the joint was fine but really swollen loads of fluid. ive not gone over on it or anything although it was my regionals this weekend and they did get a bit of a hammering but would that alone cause so much swelling, pls advise???
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Re: swollen ankles -- Shannon, 15:53:34 11/28/03 Fri

Subject: achilles tendon rupture and surgery
Author: Cda mum [Edit]	Date Posted: 08:37:47 11/26/03 Wed My daughter ruptured her achilles tendon and had surgery to repair it. Has anyone else done this and how long did it take until you returned to dance? Did you feel as strong as before? Any info to prepare for what lies ahead is appreciated.

Subject: avoiding problems
Author: me [Edit]	Date Posted: 03:54:22 07/23/03 Wed I was wondering, Shannon, what your opinion is of tying soft shoes around arch. My daughters teacher wants them that way and I have heard conflicting opinions. She doesn't practice in them so it is only at feis. Also my daughter is absolutly addicted to elastics for her hard shoes.. They also look tight around her arch. She does practice in them 1/2 hr a dy with the elastics. (God forbid we can't find them) LOL Thanks
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I don't know I have heard confilcting theories as well -- Shannon, 08:58:53 07/23/03 Wed Re: I don't know I have heard confilcting theories as well (NT) -- thanks!, 14:21:57 07/23/03 Wed Re: avoiding problems -- Craig Hullachan Coussins, 02:19:05 07/25/03 Fri Thanks craig-I looked and will have her change (NT) -- OP, 04:24:53 07/25/03 Fri I now see what you mean..... -- Shannon, 16:38:00 07/25/03 Fri its fine to tie them around the arch, just don't have her tie them too tight. I have been tying that way for years, no probs (25yrs old) (NT) -- k, 22:22:34 07/30/03 Wed Re: its fine to tie them around the arch, just don't have her tie them too tight. I have been tying that way for years, no probs (25yrs old) -- Valerie, 09:26:11 11/24/03 Mon

Subject: spinal issues
Author: aisling [Edit]	Date Posted: 16:31:01 11/10/03 Mon I recently found out i have a herniated disk in my spine... i am not sure whether it is in my neck or further down. I have to see my dr. on thurs. however, i wantedto know if anyone ever had this problem? supposedly it is most commen in adults 30-55 or something but i am not even close to 30!! anyway, i may or may not have to have surgery, depending on the severity. if i don't have to have surgery, i was wondering how long i should stay away from dance. a nurse told me not to do it for now because it was too "bouncy" dancing. I am trying to get into prelim and am worried at how much time i will miss. :( i think mostly i was just venting here, but if anyone elsehad this happen, let me know how you dealt with it! thanks a lot!
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Re: spinal issues -- CJ, 06:39:13 11/13/03 Thu Re: spinal issues -- aisling, 12:23:50 11/18/03 Tue

Subject: new website
Author: Kelly [Edit]	Date Posted: 15:26:10 11/09/03 Sun I've finished with my new website for boys. www.reelboyz.com Please help me spread the word. I make dance vests and celtic embroidered ties. Great for school colors! Let me know what everyone thinks and what they would like to see! Thanks

Subject: new website
Author: Kelly [Edit]	Date Posted: 15:25:30 11/09/03 Sun I've finished with my new website for boys. www.reelboyz.com Please help me spread the word. I make dance vests and celtic embroidered ties. Great for school colors! Let me know what everyone thinks and what they would like to see! Thanks

Subject: Jone's Fractures
Author: Looking for any other id's ... [Edit]	Date Posted: 08:20:31 01/13/03 Mon who have had this type of foot fracture. Anybody have surgery for it?
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Re: Jone's Fractures -- Matthew In Ohio, 16:22:38 02/25/03 Tue Re: Jone's Fractures -- Tina, 06:13:25 11/08/03 Sat

Subject:

Not injury related

Author:
Shannon
[Edit]

Date Posted: 20:26:21 11/03/03 Mon

This year has been particularily difficult for dancers, with the loss of some members of our Irish Dancing family.

Just remember you always have special Irish Dancing guardian angels watching over you.

Rest in Peace Laura, Ashleigh, Mae and June, you will never be forgotten.

As Oireachtas time approaches, remember that it is an honour just to have gotten that far. Dance the best that you can dance. The results are purely subjective, but the satisfaction of knowing that you danced the best that you could dance is something no one else can give you.

Good Luck, and don't forget to that the people that have helped you get that far, your teachers and your parents.

Subject: Great Product
Author: Shannon [Edit]	Date Posted: 13:07:27 09/30/03 Tue Ok I really do hate advertising things, but every once and a while something good comes along... I was told by one of my clients at the schools teaching clinic that this was a great product, so having similar problems to what she had I had to go and get it.. It is the obus forme massage roller, it can be heated or frozen, and it doubles as a foot massager. Frozen it is great for those achy burny feet after dancing. Warm it can be used for achy muscles like tight shoulders, and cold for post dancing muscles. It was fairly cheap only 10 bucks, but seems to be of many uses. Worth trying.
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Sounds wonderful! Thanks, Shannon! (NT) -- idmom, 07:47:39 10/03/03 Fri Where did you find this? It sounds great, but I can't find one anywhere I've looked on the web. Thanks! (NT) -- ck, 23:02:43 11/02/03 Sun

Subject: I am 1 accident prone dancer
Author: Krystal... people call me Sleepy Maggie (after the reel) [Edit]	Date Posted: 15:58:56 07/08/03 Tue Hello... my first time here. Anyways, to the point. As I said, I am VERY accident prone. Can't walk through the living room without falling over something, be that the couch or the entertainment center. I also have gait abnormality, so I tend to walk and dance kinda funny. Usually when I dance, I tend to rock side to side and I have a little trouble keeping my feet crossed. Do you know if there is anything I can do to help stop the rocking? Any way I can keep my feet crossed without having to look and check? Hmm, can't really look anyway cos I have muscle weakness just below my left eye, I'm cross eyed, and my left eye happens to be weakening, so it doesn't always look straight to me. Just my luck, huh? *Sleepy Maggie ...LOVE that reel...
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lazy eyes.....n worries -- jason, 16:50:27 07/08/03 Tue Re: lazy eyes.....n worries -- SM, 13:44:05 07/11/03 Fri Re: I am 1 accident prone dancer -- Goz, 19:07:21 10/25/03 Sat

Subject: Ankles!!! :*(
Author: Irish Toes [Edit]	Date Posted: 11:52:41 04/05/03 Sat In the past year, I've sprained my ankle a total of five times. I'm seventeen years old and, before this year, I'd only sprained my ankles twice. I have two feiseanna coming up this month, a talent show, and a multi-cultural fair to perform in. Does anyone have any suggestions of support for my ankles so I don't kill them again this month? Should I just go get an MRI or an x-ray and have ankle braces made for me? Help!
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Re: Ankles!!! :( -- from sparklewa, 23:21:16 04/05/03 Sat* Re: Ankles!!! :( -- Shan, 19:28:07 04/13/03 Sun* Re: Ankles!!! :( -- Bob, 16:32:15 10/21/03 Tue*

Subject: knees and toes
Author: aisling [Edit]	Date Posted: 08:17:56 09/16/03 Tue Hi, recently i have been having bad pains on the outside (tendon?) part of my knees. I don't know what it is from except maybe because I started running to increase my stamina. what can i do to alleve this? the other thing is my toes i've started dancing a lot on toe and now i'm losing my big toe nails. is there any way to prevent this or do i just have to live with it? thanks!
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The knee bit I can help with. What you've likely done is stressed your lateral meniscus--more -- Alison, 13:04:47 09/16/03 Tue Rereading my post, I have to correct my own errors. The meniscus is a cartelidge, you probably pulled the ligament attached to it. But the pain is still there. (NT) -- Alison, 09:41:51 09/20/03 Sat Re: Rereading my post, I have to correct my own errors. The meniscus is a cartelidge, you probably pulled the ligament attached to it. But the pain is still there. -- aisling, 18:00:38 09/21/03 Sun Both of my children are losing their big toenails, too; way too much workshop over the summer! This is the second time for one of my children, but that doesn't make it any easier. My daughter is going to try Hullichan shoes (hard and soft) next; they seem to be more padded. And for the next workshop, they will dance more in their sneakers, or use ouch pouches. (NT) -- Mom02, 23:03:10 09/17/03 Wed Re: Both of my children are losing their big toenails, too; way too much workshop over the summer! This is the second time for one of my children, but that doesn't make it any easier. My daughter is going to try Hullichan shoes (hard and soft) next; they seem to be more padded. And for the next workshop, they will dance more in their sneakers, or use ouch pouches. -- idmom, 07:50:58 10/03/03 Fri Happens to me too, if i keep my toenails cut pretty short, it helps. Lay off toes for a few days. Dance on balls of feet. (NT) -- K, 14:43:16 09/18/03 Thu Re: Happens to me too, if i keep my toenails cut pretty short, it helps. Lay off toes for a few days. Dance on balls of feet. -- aisling, 18:01:54 09/21/03 Sun toenails -- aisling, 17:30:34 09/24/03 Wed I would definately get your knee checked out (more) -- Shannon, 09:47:49 09/27/03 Sat thanks everyone (more) -- aisling, 06:11:46 10/07/03 Tue Try Bunheads avail at discountdance.com (NT) -- Shannon, 15:30:21 10/10/03 Fri

Subject: Sore big toe. My dd says it hurts when she walks ( and dances) underneath toe in joint area? Any ideas on cause and relief?
Author: a new pain! [Edit]	Date Posted: 15:10:06 10/04/03 Sat
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Is it a steady pain? You may want to get it checked by a foot doctor - it could be anything including a sprain, a bad bruise, growing pains, the start of a bunion or even a fracture. (NT) -- idmom, 19:16:42 10/05/03 Sun So many possibilities -- Shannon, 15:02:48 10/07/03 Tue

Subject: I fell at dance class the other day and ended up breaking the fifth metatarsal in my foot- I can't dance for four weeks:( Has anyone had this injury before and did you do anything special to make it heal faster? (it's in a cast now.) What did you do to keep in shape during the interim?
Author: Right now I'm using a stationary bike [Edit]	Date Posted: 14:38:33 08/30/03 Sat
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Re: I fell at dance class the other day and ended up breaking the fifth metatarsal in my foot- I can't dance for four weeks:( Has anyone had this injury before and did you do anything special to make it heal faster? (it's in a cast now.) What did you do to keep in shape during the interim? -- TP Bradford, 16:12:34 09/04/03 Thu You bring up a VERY good point- luckily I have a SPRUNG plywood practice stage that I use for practice(I've never fallen on it,) but when I fell at class I was dancing on a non-sprung floor (NT) -- poster, 21:19:17 09/05/03 Fri Not much you can do if you're hurt dacing in competiton! My dd broke that bone and kept busy swimming, leg lifts, biking etc and then got right back to activity, just not dance as soon as possible. Stamina was fine in 4 weeks, muscle strength takes longer. (NT) -- but it comes back!, 20:25:29 09/13/03 Sat If you are in a cast there is not much that you can do.... more -- Shannon, 16:15:05 09/06/03 Sat Thank you for your post- I get the cast off in two weeks (It's a hard-cast.) I'd love to hear your suggestions for what I should do once it comes off (NT) -- poster, 10:28:23 09/07/03 Sun Cast off? How are you doing? (NT) -- idmom, 07:56:14 10/03/03 Fri

Subject: My daugther just came out of a hard cast last week for a hairline fracture in her anke.
Author: mom and t hanks for your help [Edit]	Date Posted: 13:52:43 09/10/03 Wed She is doing PT 2 x's a week, and getting good flexibility back in it. She has started to ride a stationary bike since the weekend. She's not allowed to dance on it - yet - hopefully next week she can. She is in open and a very dedicated dancer. For any who were ever in a cast for a fracture, how long did it take you to get back to were you were with dance, once you could dance again. Back to the stamina and ability you had prior to the break. She is very worried about the bit O. She injured it early August.
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My daughter hurt her ankle in May (stress fracture) and is still not back to dancing. also in open champs. (NT) -- sorry to say, 16:22:06 09/10/03 Wed It is not the actual fracture that is the problem -- Shannon, 12:41:48 09/14/03 Sun

Subject: Off time muscle excersise
Author: Maggie [Edit]	Date Posted: 02:19:49 08/30/03 Sat I've been 'benched' because of a torn ligament in my foot. I'm on crutches, and I'd like to keep up my muscle strength for when I get back to dancing {hopefully this doesn't kill my chance for the O's!}--any stretches or exerise recomendations? Thanks!!
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Re: Off time muscle excersise -- Irishbear, 04:04:44 08/30/03 Sat Swimming is always a great strength/stamina maintainer (more) -- Shannon, 06:50:46 08/30/03 Sat Thanks! (NT) -- Maggie, 09:36:38 08/30/03 Sat

Subject: Help
Author: Irishbear [Edit]	Date Posted: 04:02:39 08/30/03 Sat I am having trouble with my knees and heels. The Australian Championships are coming up soon and I am working my butt off for them >:) so I want to be fit to compete. If you have any tips on how to look after it I would appreciate it if you would share them with me so post them...email them...I don't care! I just need some advice! Thanks! Luv from Irishbear
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Have you been to see a doctor? (NT) -- Shannon, 06:51:47 08/30/03 Sat

Subject: Good foot doctor in NY area???
Author: Aileen [Edit]	Date Posted: 04:57:26 06/26/03 Thu Does anyone kow of a good foot doctor podiatrist in the nY area? I hurt my fot at a performance, I a an adult dancer and although the foot isn't swolllen it hurts. I need som recccomendations if anyone know sf a doctor that they may have ent to for an irish dnce injury please help me.
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Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists in CT 203-869-1145 (NT) -- xx, 16:54:55 06/26/03 Thu Andrew Shapiro, Katonah NY 914-232-8003 {Northern Westchester}--He's treated several Irish dancers! (NT) -- Maggie, 02:16:18 08/30/03 Sat

Subject: just wondering....i once read a post that said using ankle weights is a good training technique to get your glides/jumps higher.
Author: Opinions please! [Edit]	Date Posted: 22:53:03 08/02/03 Sat apparently if you practice with the ankle weights on, when you go to glide/jump without them, you'll go alot higher. What do you think? Would it work, or be a bit dangerous or just a waste of time?
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I do it, and it works for me. I practice for 10 solid minutes before I go onstage, and when I take the weights off, I just fly! (NT) -- Maggie, 02:11:17 08/30/03 Sat

Subject: Update
Author: Shannon [Edit]	Date Posted: 09:43:54 08/19/03 Tue I finshed my exams 2 weeks ago, and did fairly well! I have 2 more weeks off and than I am back to school. I am glad that I finally have found my calling. I am planning on creating a website hopefully this week on Irish dance injuries and prevention, now that I finally have time. If anyone has any suggestions for the website, please let me know of anything you can think of, as this website is primarily created by a dancer for dancers. I don't have a tip right now... I haven't posted one in a long time and I apologize. I also have to apologize for the temporary lack of moderation on my part, school really got chaotic in the last month and I was feeling slightly on the stressed side. Once again if you have a question that you don't feel comfortable posting on the website, please feel free to email me, and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Have a great summer, or at least what is left of it! And Keep on dancing!
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Re: info on sesamoiditus w ould be good. and how rapidly growing kids are susceptible to injury. (NT) -- been there, 20:48:36 08/25/03 Mon

Subject: adding more padding in ghillies
Author: question [Edit]	Date Posted: 06:52:41 08/18/03 Mon I wanted to see if anyone out there has put extra poron padding in their ghillies. My DD has had serious injuries and now that we are getting new ghillies, I was thinking about adding more poron for extra shock absorbtion.We use Hullacan ghillies that already have the poron pads in them. Do you think an extra pad would help?
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inisfree makes a pair of softshoes with poron in them already -- Shannon, 07:41:08 08/18/03 Mon Hi, Shannon! Are you getting ready to go back to school? (NT) -- idmom, 17:20:32 08/18/03 Mon I think if you add extra padding you have to consider that it will take up more space in the soft shoe, so you might need to adjust the size for your dd. My dd's soft shoes have a different kind of padding, but finds it much more comfortable and absorbs sweat better than the gel kind. -- idmom, 17:17:21 08/18/03 Mon Re: adding more padding in ghillies -- OP, 06:13:42 08/19/03 Tue I'll ask around to the other mom's today and see if anyone has tried this and post a msg later if anyone has. It's great you already have them and can take them with you to see - probably the best way to do it. (NT) -- idmom, 09:37:36 08/19/03 Tue I have used insoles in the past (more) -- Shannon, 10:28:26 08/19/03 Tue Ha-ha! Shannon beat me to it. Found a mom who's done it for her dd with no problems - uses a bit of superglue to keep them in nice and tight! (NT) -- idmom, 13:15:03 08/19/03 Tue I really appreciate your input! (NT) -- OP, 18:09:37 08/19/03 Tue Re: adding more padding in ghillies -- Jess, 20:14:40 08/25/03 Mon

Subject: arche pain
Author: owchy [Edit]	Date Posted: 10:09:13 08/24/03 Sun Ive been told by a physio that i have dropped arches. Resently one has really been hurting, the pain is underneath on the inside of my foot and a bit in my heel, can anyone give me some advice. Thanks
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Keep checking back as Shannon usually has wonderful advice. What did your PT have to say about it? (NT) -- idmom, 13:13:30 08/24/03 Sun he was actually consentrating on the problems i have in my knees and said that the arches may have contributed to that! (NT) -- owchy, 14:45:17 08/24/03 Sun I have the same probs -- Shannon, 15:23:11 08/24/03 Sun thank you sooooo much your the first person who has been able to help me and im in agony!!!!1 (NT) -- ooooooowchy, 10:44:29 08/25/03 Mon No Problem, I have been though it myself. (NT) -- Shannon, 11:40:49 08/25/03 Mon

Subject: Sprained Ankle
Author: E [Edit]	Date Posted: 17:54:44 04/29/03 Tue I sprained my ankle a little over a month ago at a performance when I landed wrong and rolled over on it. It didn't even start to swell until the next day when I went to the doctor and they determined after X-Rays that it was only a sprain. Was to take advil and ice it and wear an ace bandage. I hurt it again the day that I took the Ace Bandage off and now I am finally dancing again. It still hurts but so far its been okay except I can't point my toe. It will only go a small amount if anything when my other foot can point so much more. I have a feis coming up and while I've accomodated all of my steps around my injury (no toe stands since I can't bend my foot) I'm sure what to do about my lack of point. Should I wear tights and put my ace bandage over them so that at least it hints to the judges that I'm injured or should I just go for it? For those of you that have had sprains is this normal and how long did it take or what did you do to be able to regain your normal standard of dancing? Thanks for all of your help!
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I'm certainly no expert, but from experience sprains can take longer to heal than breaks (more) -- id mom, 19:32:20 04/29/03 Tue Sprains -- Shannon, 20:45:47 04/29/03 Tue I rolled my ancle at my oireachtas....(more inside) -- dancer, 14:23:47 05/30/03 Fri Re: I rolled my ancle at my oireachtas....(more inside) -- Jenny, 22:00:07 08/16/03 Sat I rolled my ancle at my oireachtas....(more inside) -- dancer, 14:23:51 05/30/03 Fri

Subject: Almost . . .
Author: OH Feis Grl [Edit]	Date Posted: 22:05:50 07/25/03 Fri hi everyone! back in late april my foot started to hurt. i later found out i had a stress fracture in the navicular tarsal of my foot (the bone that takes the longest to heal) and have pre-periostitis in my tibias. i was in a cast and crutches for 2 weeks starting memorial day and this week was my first week for not having to wear my cast. i've been going to physical therapy twice a week and i can feel myself getting stronger. back in may when i had an x-ray done it was negative and 2 weeks ago i had a CT scan and my foot is still broken, but it's healing. i can start to dance 1 day next week for 30 mins. and gradually dance more if i have no pain (i have not had any pain since i started to wear my cast back in may). it doesnt hurt to run, jump, therapy, etc. i ride a stationary bike everyday for 30 mins. so my stamina isnt so bad when i start again. now my question is has anyone else broken this bone is your foot? or has had a stress fracture in your foot? if you did, how long did it take to heal? did it hurt when you went back to dance? did anything need major improvement (timing, crossing, up on toes, etc)? the thing is i'm a very powerful dancer and i'm afraid if i start to dance next week at home i will break it even more and it will take longer to heal. i don't know. i just dont understand bones. can by dancing one time break your foot even more? my doctor said i should be 100% healed by sept. 1st and right now i'm about 70% healed. have any of you broken your foot, danced, then broke it again? i'm so happy to be able to dance again, im just afraid i'll do something stupid, lol. tell me what you think! thank you, and do take care!
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my daughter has stress fracture in ankle(see posting below) -- SrRMOM, 14:21:38 07/31/03 Thu Re: my daughter has stress fracture in ankle(see posting below) -- OH Feis Grl, 14:10:53 08/03/03 Sun Re: Almost . . . -- ........., 20:56:29 08/12/03 Tue

Subject: Knee Injury...
Author: Sick of sitting around! [Edit]	Date Posted: 18:19:57 08/09/03 Sat Hi! I dislocated my knee cap about a month ago, and was wondering what i can do to stay in shape? I'm still on crutches and in an imobilizer, so i can't walk or bike. It's getting frustrating knowing i can't keep in shape cardio-wise (stamina), which is already a weakness in my dancing. I reallly want to be ready for Oireachtas in November (depending on how PT eventually goes). Have any of you had this happen before? is there ANYTHING i can do?? how about when i do start to rehab and get back to moving it normally...any suggestions for cardio workouts then? thanks soo much!! Good luck to all in your training!
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Re: Knee Injury... -- Shannon, 13:12:13 08/11/03 Mon

Subject: Any helpful hints on bunion treatments? I have flat feet and bunions. Dr mentioned surgery but I've read surgery is not a cure all, bunions come back anyway.
Author: janette [Edit]	Date Posted: 07:16:28 03/01/03 Sat Does anyone else have flat feet and how does it affect your dancing?How about bunions?
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The best thing you can get is orthotics (insoles prescribed by a dr) for your shoes (more) -- shannon, 12:07:54 03/02/03 Sun Re: Any helpful hints on bunion treatments? I have flat feet and bunions. Dr mentioned surgery but I've read surgery is not a cure all, bunions come back anyway. -- Anastasia Beltran, 20:47:20 06/03/03 Tue Re: Any helpful hints on bunion treatments? I have flat feet and bunions. Dr mentioned surgery but I've read surgery is not a cure all, bunions come back anyway. -- Kay morgan, 19:13:40 08/09/03 Sat Re: Any helpful hints on bunion treatments? I have flat feet and bunions. Dr mentioned surgery but I've read surgery is not a cure all, bunions come back anyway. -- Kay morgan, 19:15:36 08/09/03 Sat

Subject: Dancers with Anaphylaxis
Author: Krystal [Edit]	Date Posted: 10:05:19 08/08/03 Fri Hi, my name is Krystal, and I have anaphylaxis. I was just wondering if there were any other dancers out there that have this insane allergic reaction too, and how you go about preparing for feiseanna (do you buy any specific antihistamines, what do you carry your EpiPen in, do you bring your own food in the case of food allergies, ect). I'm going to start competiting this year, and I would like some ideas to make it less... scary. *Insane Jigster
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Re: Dancers with Anaphylaxis -- Shannon, 12:58:16 08/08/03 Fri

Subject: Feet hurtiing
Author: a mom [Edit]	Date Posted: 03:55:08 04/29/03 Tue When my daughter dances at feis she complains that her feet hurt during and after soft shoe. I can guess they would-waiting in line for 1 1/2 hrs in the soft shoes on concrete. Then she has to put on her hard shoes and dance with sore feet. Any suggestions on cutting down on the pain when waiting in line? We put shoes on as late as possible. Thanks
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Does she normally have foot pain (when not dancing?) How old is she? Is she wearing soft shoes that have any padding? If not, and she loves her -- idmom, 05:38:19 04/29/03 Tue Thanks- I love this board-see inside -- OP, 14:28:27 04/29/03 Tue Poor thing sounds like she has a lot going on with her poor feet! (more) -- id mom, 14:38:39 04/29/03 Tue Thanks more inside -- OP, 14:42:45 04/29/03 Tue Oh, poor thing! Well Shannon found these arch braces (more) -- id mom, 19:20:40 04/29/03 Tue sounds like my feet! I have really bad bunions and flat wide feet! (NT) -- **, 22:14:51 07/30/03 Wed* I may have found a solution -- Shannon, 08:09:10 04/30/03 Wed Thanks Shannon an ID Mom! I will try these solutions. more -- OP, 15:57:42 04/30/03 Wed

Subject: Pain
Author: Dancer [Edit]	Date Posted: 20:24:36 07/20/03 Sun HI! I Have Been A Dancer For 4 years, And Am In the PC level. I Found Out A week Ago That I Have Tendonitis, wich causes my foot to be very weak, eccpecially when i dance. Reginals is coming in about 3 or 4 months and i really want to get started on Practiciing...What should i do????
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Re: Pain -- dancer, 04:35:50 07/21/03 Mon Do whatever your doctor/physical therapist tells you to do - you want to dance, but dance safely.. (NT) -- idmom, 07:36:51 07/21/03 Mon Re: Pain -- Shannon, 15:30:53 07/21/03 Mon I'd say lay off for a month and get back to practicing, but work slowly up to the full practices. Good luck at the regionals! (NT) -- me myself I, 17:21:53 07/23/03 Wed Re: Pain -- Dancer, 21:17:53 07/26/03 Sat

Subject:

severs recovery

Author:
op from a few weeks ago
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Date Posted: 20:04:15 07/20/03 Sun

first i want to again thank all who answered my questions about severs from a few weeks ago-just to let you know how it turned out...You may remember my dd was 9 and had recently had a foot growth spurt and was experiencing severe heel pain after dance -well we started going to physical therapy and initially it seemed to get better and then it got much worse after one class-could not put any weight on it at all. therapist said she must wear a boot for 2 weeks-we then spent a week weaning her off the boot-all the while doing therapy and stretching-and she is back to dance-pain free!! so, anyone who is injured please take care of it correctly-it will heal much faster.

Subject: Wig tugging on hair and pulling it out!!
Author: Very concerned mum [Edit]	Date Posted: 04:18:45 04/21/03 Mon My daughter got her first wig several months ago and since then only wore it twice as after the last time she wore it she was complaining of a sore head, and within a week she had lost a big patch of hair from the top of her head, from where the wig comb sat. Her doctor checked it out and said it must have been the wig tugging on the hair which damaged the scalp or an infection introduced by the wig comb, but he said he can't guarantee if the hair will grow back or not and it is very noticeable!!, has anyone else experienced this problem or heard of anyone that has? And did the hair grow back? Thanks.
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Oh, my goodness! Poor thing! Was the wig new or used? I can't say I've ever heard of this before ... (more) -- id mom, 11:04:26 04/21/03 Mon The wig was brand new (more)..... -- Mum of IDD, 03:32:54 04/22/03 Tue You might try using the It Stays body adhesive in combination with the comb next time. It might help prevent the wig from moving too much and tugging at her hair. Also, if this is (more) -- id mom, 05:38:03 04/22/03 Tue Thankyou!! (NT) -- Mum of IDD, 01:01:39 04/23/03 Wed Re: Thankyou!! -- Peter Kohl, 18:33:29 07/20/03 Sun Re: Wig tugging on hair and pulling it out!! -- shwill, 12:16:42 04/23/03 Wed Yes this happened to our dd. Thought it was yhe wig. Actually she had hypothyroidism diagnoised a year after. Next dr. visit ask for the thyroid test. (NT) -- bnm, 11:33:14 06/11/03 Wed Re: Wig tugging on hair and pulling it out!! -- dancer, 13:54:11 06/24/03 Tue

Subject: Knee prob
Author: Hay [Edit]	Date Posted: 09:31:54 07/06/03 Sun Hi peeps ........... well im 14c and have a knee injury, i dont how i obtained this injury but one day i was knealing down and i fely my knee click and then the mot excruciating pain after the beack of my knee is tight and very sore and slighly swolen. It constatly feels like wen u lean over the bath to wash ur hair and then stand up and have that stiff feeling? wud anyone know wat this is nd have had this themselves pleasenreply as thishas been going on for age and other knee is starting too play up.
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I honestly don't have a clue what it could be.... The best thing for you to do would be to go see a doctor (NT) -- Shannon, 13:04:35 07/06/03 Sun Oh, my! Listen to Shannon and definitely go see a doctor. (NT) -- idmom, 16:21:00 07/07/03 Mon i didnt mean to sound sooooooo dramatic but its true, i have seen a doc..read on -- hay, 14:48:35 07/08/03 Tue Not from America, eh? Keep it bandaged, read up on all you can on the Internet; don't dance for a long time (but keep up your stretching); or go to France Germany or the US to see a doctor. Try JetBlue; you can get to the Continent for very little money. (NT) -- deistin, 18:16:11 07/17/03 Thu

Subject: Tip of the Week
Author: Shannon [Edit]	Date Posted: 15:17:53 06/01/03 Sun 3 posts in one day... I think that is a record for me lately. My biggest tip that I can offer to everyone... If you have an injury, take the time off that you need for it to fully heal, and in the process of healing, go and see a physiotherapist, massage therapist, sports therapist etc... to help speed up the healing and to promote better healing. Just because it feels better does not mean that it has fully healed. I know that it is difficult for most dancers to do this, but it is essential in preventing subsequent injuries.
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Wonderful tip! And so true from experience! Sometimes even the docs can underestimate the time it takes to fully heal properly (unless you go to someone in sports medicine, who we've found to be a bit more accurate). It's nice you're back Shannon. By the way ... like the new green background :) (NT) -- idmom, 05:37:54 06/02/03 Mon Re: Tip of the Week -- kathleen, 21:53:35 07/15/03 Tue

Subject: Tendonitis
Author: K. M. [Edit]	Date Posted: 23:08:32 06/27/03 Fri I danced at a show and felt pain in my hip during the drive home. I practiced for intense hours during the weeks after in preparation for the All-Ireland Champs, and the pain only increased. I finally went to the doctor adn after several tests and MRIs I was diagnosed with tendonitis in the rectus tendon in my hip. I took 3 1/2 months off and have been going to physical therapy since mid-March. I still have a lot of pain when I dance and now have bruising due to the many hours of practice for Nationals. Does any one have good stretches, pain relief techniques, or tips that they can share?
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Re: Tendonitis -- Shannon, 20:11:13 06/28/03 Sat Re: Tendonitis -- K.M., 23:57:15 06/28/03 Sat If there is inflammation there I would not use heat AT ALL! I would stick to ice. If there is no inflammation there you can use heat and cold. If it is a flareup of the tendonitis that It is more than likely inflammed. Good Luck (NT) -- Shannon, 12:51:30 06/29/03 Sun

Subject: I have time for a tip Yeah
Author: Shannon [Edit]	Date Posted: 06:30:58 06/27/03 Fri I have noticed that it is getting close to the nationals (only a week away) and that there are a lot of nerves flying around... For some it is the travel there... for others it is the dancing. Try diaphragmatic breathing... it is really beneficial for anxiety. Its almost like a meditation but not quite. Go to http://www.pe2000.com/breathe_diaphragm.htm for some great tips on how to perform this breathing technique. Another thing that may be helpful is to try going to your happy place... Grab a walkman and let your imagination loose for a few minutes... I know that it works for me before my exams... If you can find a nice quiet/ less noisy place ( which I know would be like finding a needle in a haystack). Hot baths are good for relaxation... if you can get some kind of a bubble bath with lavender (I think healing garden has one), lavander has a calming effect. THe hot water will also help to warm up your muscles before you stretch... so you will get a double benefit. I am wishing everyone dancing at the nationals the best of luck. I wish that I could be there, but I can't miss school... Remember... it is more important for you to do your best than it is to win. Go out there and have fun, do what you do best.
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I also wanted to add that if anyone wants to bring me back a nice looking cowboy.. it would be greatly appreciated (NT) -- Shannon, 06:32:34 06/27/03 Fri Shannon! You're back! Thanks for the wonderful tips! Out of school and having fun for a bit I hope?! (NT) -- idmom, 18:21:29 06/27/03 Fri I was on a break at school, and the internet in the library was finally working (more) -- Shannon, 19:50:01 06/28/03 Sat

Subject: Please help! my achilles tendon in my right foot has been giving me reoccurring trouble- it'll hurt when it comes time to do practice or class and hinders my soft shoe dancing. any stretches or any suggestions on what i should do would be very greatly appreciated! thanks
Author: Dancer in pain (lol) [Edit]	Date Posted: 04:18:01 06/11/03 Wed
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Have you seen anyone about it - a physiotherapist or sports medicine specialist? (NT) -- idmom, 11:34:57 06/11/03 Wed no, i haven't, because the pain has only come about in the last 2 weeks, and it's not constant, just when i come to dance, esp. practice. (NT) -- op, 05:07:27 06/13/03 Fri There are so many possibilities that you should probably have a professional take a look - you don't want to make what might be something minor turn into something major because it wasn't looked at. In the meantime, advil, foot baths, gentle massage can help if feel a bit better (but will not fix the problem) in the short-term. (NT) -- idmom, 09:47:15 06/13/03 Fri It could be so many different things -- Shannon, 10:51:22 06/13/03 Fri

Subject: heel pain-my daughter-9 dances 3x a week fir 11/2 hours per class-soft and hard shoe. just recently=past 2 weeks-she has been complaining of heel pain-she says it is not on the bottom/sole of her heel but rather up the back of her heel-it does not appear to be incapacitating just bothersome-i was wondering if anyone had any hints-we are seeing her ped. today for an ear infection and I will have him take a look at it. thanks.
Author: dancemom [Edit]	Date Posted: 08:19:13 05/29/03 Thu
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Heel Pain -- Shannon, 12:30:39 05/29/03 Thu it seems to be just slightly above where the shoe heel covers-the ped doc thought tendonitis-more -- OP mom, 21:03:53 05/29/03 Thu I'd say do what the doc advised or she may end up with further injury. Your dd will still have a week to get herself together before her feis and she'll be much healthier and safe as a result of following docs instructions. -- idmom, 05:30:33 05/30/03 Fri ok-sigh-I will have her sit out this week-hopefully thats all it will take! Thanks to Shannon and id mom for your concern and advice. (NT) -- OP mom, 05:39:47 05/30/03 Fri Grrrr..... Finally able to post a reply -- Shannon Who loves computers, 10:37:35 06/01/03 Sun ok-just an update-went to podiatrist-says prob. not tendonitis-more -- OP, 09:37:59 06/03/03 Tue Glad to hear it! Still, make sure she let's it heal properly! Good news! (NT) -- idmom, 14:17:02 06/09/03 Mon

Subject: ID Fitness Plan is months special, @hardshoe.com. Video $37.99, DVD $44.99
Author: matt [Edit]	Date Posted: 11:37:39 06/01/03 Sun
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Good Video! -- Shannon, 14:49:18 06/01/03 Sun Shannon, thank you for letting it stay. I typically stay away from posting on the board, but I had to :) (NT) -- matt, 12:19:10 06/06/03 Fri

Subject: Boy do I feel bad.
Author: mom [Edit]	Date Posted: 03:47:45 06/03/03 Tue My daughter had been dancing in one brand of hard shoes. She had blisters all the time but it didn't seem to affect her dancing. We had to buy new hard shoes because she said the others were getting really tight. We bought a different brand-cut wider. She danced right away in them. The leather is so soft. No blisters, no pain. I also noticed her dances are more confident-jumps higher. Now I feel bad she danced with so much pain. She really never complained but must've had pain. She's 9 and told me she thought all shoes caused pain.
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Don't feel bad, mom! There are so many brands and types out there it's often hard to find the one that's right for your dd. And with TCRG's and everyone else telling you what her shoe should be and how it should fit ... it's no wonder we don't go do-lally sometimes! (more) -- idmom, 05:58:48 06/03/03 Tue

Subject: My daughter needs a soft shoe with arch support to prevent knee pain(her TC does not alow Hullachans)Does anyone know of others with arch support?
Author: Thank you [Edit]	Date Posted: 05:49:01 04/18/03 Fri
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There may be other options to HPros... -- Shan, 13:21:48 04/18/03 Fri I've seen just about every soft shoe out there and some say they have arch support, but its only padding or gathered fabric under the arch -- Boston ID, 13:37:03 04/18/03 Fri Actually there is a need for arch support. More -- Me again, 14:45:45 04/18/03 Fri Hi, Shannon! This is all very interesting today. I'm not sure how this would work in a ghillie. I can see the need for padding of some kind, though and -- id mom, 16:02:12 04/18/03 Fri Go to the first post that I did.. There are arch supports that you wear almost like an ace/tensor bandage, that work very well. (NT) -- Shannon, 16:13:33 04/18/03 Fri I get it ... but, again, these are "add-ons" and I don't think can be built into a ghillie. But great to know about. Thanks, Shannon! (NT) -- id mom, 17:43:50 04/18/03 Fri I know what you mean too... I was looking at some Irish Dance shoes the other day, and they offer no support whatsoever -- Shannon, 18:24:01 04/18/03 Fri Re: I know what you mean too... -- id mom, 18:55:51 04/18/03 Fri I saw the website a few days ago actually, and have been considering ordering a pair. They look pretty good. I love HPro Softshoes though, they have been great for me, but aren't for everyone (NT) -- Shan, 19:40:50 04/18/03 Fri Good morning! I believe there's a shoe out there for everyone and everyone's preference and foot is different. Nothing wrong with staying with what works for you. Have a great weekend. Off to be with the kids for the holiday. (NT) -- id mom, 07:33:40 04/19/03 Sat Thank you ...this has been helpful info. Actually, my daughter's PT suggested that we try to find a shoe with an arch support if poss., as her ankles fall in and cause strain on the knees. (NT) -- OP, 19:21:44 04/18/03 Fri Glad you got some help from this board. Keep on dancing! (NT) -- Shan, 19:41:57 04/18/03 Fri Re: Good shoes -- cantstopdancin247, 08:22:46 04/27/03 Sun Blarney's and I believe Antonio Pacelli's new Eclipse (NT) -- shoes, 06:04:24 04/25/03 Fri No, we tried the Eclipse and there's no arch support at all and the Blarneys are not being manufactured any longer. (NT) -- OP, 10:12:40 04/25/03 Fri If you try the arch support brace under her poodlesocks, let us know how it goes and what you think. (NT) -- id mom, 17:33:21 04/25/03 Fri I actually have used it in the past for plantar fascitis and found that it was very beneficial. More so even then HPros (NT) -- Shannon, 18:45:22 04/25/03 Fri OK, you got me ... what is plantar fascitis? (NT) -- id mom, 07:01:59 04/26/03 Sat Basically a weakening of the arch muscles (NT) -- Shannon, 15:51:16 04/26/03 Sat There, see ... I learn something new every time! Hope everyone is having a healthy weekend! (NT) -- id mom, 06:27:11 04/27/03 Sun You know, I hesitate to order one because she's a small 10 year old in size 2...I'm assuming these are made for adult-sized feet...? (NT) -- OP, 20:24:57 04/26/03 Sat On the site it says they start at a women's size 5, so I guess they don't make in smaller sizes. Maybe Shannon can suggest an alternative that would help temporarily. (NT) -- id mom, 06:28:47 04/27/03 Sun I'm thinking about trying the tape thing...also has anyone tried the Brigadun Flexi? It's supposed to separate R/L lasts and an arch support. Looks interesting. (NT) -- OP, 06:54:36 04/27/03 Sun taping works well...although I have not tried it myself I have heard that it does. -- me again :-), 12:33:49 04/27/03 Sun Can't say I've seen it, but saw a post on the New Irish Dance mb about it (www.voy.com/60473/) with someone asking questions. Hope it helps. (NT) -- idmom, 05:38:06 04/28/03 Mon Re: My daughter needs a soft shoe with arch support to prevent knee pain(her TC does not alow Hullachans)Does anyone know of others with arch support? -- Corr's Irish Shoes, 16:58:00 05/31/03 Sat

Subject: Been quiet here for a bit. Glad to see everyone's doing so well (no injuries). Just thought I'd say hi, Shannon. How's school, etc?
Author: idmom [Edit]	Date Posted: 05:28:50 05/22/03 Thu
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Shannons Life -- Shannon, 11:14:37 05/28/03 Wed Re: Shannons Life -- idmom, 18:59:08 05/29/03 Thu

Subject: Help!
Author: prelim dancer [Edit]	Date Posted: 11:40:59 04/22/03 Tue Over the last two months, I have had a really hard time getting through my three treble jigs. My legs start to hurt on my thighs right above my knees when I reach my last step, and I have to stop. Has anyone else had this problem? Is there anything I can do to help it stop? Thanks!
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Re: Help! -- used to have the same problem, 12:26:13 05/16/03 Fri

Subject: Tore the Tendon around my ankle
Author: DANCER [Edit]	Date Posted: 19:30:24 04/26/03 Sat In January i fell in dance class and went to the emergency room and found out i had sprained ankle -- turns out 4 months later that i tore a tendon i have been out of dancing since this and and debating whether or not sugery is an option -- anyone ever had this problem??
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I haven't actually heard of anyone with the same problem (more) -- shan, 12:30:43 04/27/03 Sun Re: Tore the Tendon around my ankle -- same problem!, 12:22:37 05/16/03 Fri

Subject: Dancing Video Reviews
Author: Shannon [Edit]	Date Posted: 21:11:53 04/24/03 Thu Just got myself a copy of the Irish Dancers Fitness Plan. It has some great stretches, and some good posture, and breathing techniques. However, I didn't feel that it was worth the 55 Euros. I was kind of disappointed in it. I was expecting more than what it was. The one section where the dancer is doing the warm up exercises is crazy. She is doing fairly fast movements, to slower music, and it annoyed me to the point of no return. The stretches were very thorough, and even though they were some of the ones that most of us do every week in class, I learned that I had been doing some of the incorrectly over the years. There were also some areas addressed that are typically ignored, such as the toes, the shins, and the arches. If you have the money to spend on it, go ahead and buy it. I think that there is definately something beneficial for each dancer out there. If you are on a budget, there is another option I bought the New York City Ballet workout a few years ago (at Blockbuster, but I have seen it in a few other places) and found this to be the better video of the 2. It has more stretches, as well as a variety of warm up exercises. I actually found this to be the better of the 2 videos, even though it was not created for irish dancers in specific. The choice is up to you. Both are good videos and I would highly recommend adding either one to your video library.
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Thanks, Shannon. More ID should know about your mb. Always helpful. (NT) -- id mom, 05:40:43 04/25/03 Fri Thanks id mom for supporting the board... it is apprecitated... please feel free to pass the word along. (NT) -- Shannon, 10:08:42 04/25/03 Fri I agree about the video. Lots of money, some good tips, could be better. good info on posture and breathing. (NT) -- a mom, 04:32:20 05/05/03 Mon

Subject: stress fractures
Author: id [Edit]	Date Posted: 16:37:41 01/16/03 Thu looking for info. and input....just had mri which showed foot stress fracture..how long did it take u to get back.. was the recovery permanent or did it come right back..any ways to avoid them? thanks....
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Re: stress fractures -- been there twice and counting !, 18:03:42 01/16/03 Thu It took me 5 months to recover from stress fracures-- but sometimes it still hurts and the doctor thinks I may have permanent damage in my foot -BE CAREFUL (NT) -- dancer, 12:47:38 04/19/03 Sat Re: stress fractures -- Susannah in Minnesota, 09:24:48 05/02/03 Fri

Subject: I love school...
Author: Shannon [Edit]	Date Posted: 19:41:59 04/30/03 Wed Things have been getting a little chaotic for me lately, so I haven't been able to check the board as often as I would like. I usually try to check my email so if you have something that you would like anwsered a little faster than usual, there is a better chance of me getting it. Plus I have access to more information on specific injuries/conditions at school than I do at home. I know that I have already given a tip of the week but I have another one. Dancers, thank your teachers for making you the dancer you are today, and thank your parents for everything they have done to encourage you, and support you. Financilly and otherwise. It is far easier and more fun to make friends. Some of my closest friends are also Irish dancers. Talk to your fellow competitors, make friends, become penpals. Congraulate someone on their win, don't be upset because it wasn't you. Just because you didn't win does not mean that you are not a good dancer, it just means that the judge saw something in someone else that day. I know it is not the usual kind of tip that you are used to getting from me, but it does prevent emotional injury. Finally, a website is in the works. Hopefully I will have it done in the next few weeks. If you have any ideas, please let me know. You guys are the greatest!
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Oh, wonderful! What kind of website? What about? (NT) -- idmom, 20:25:19 04/30/03 Wed Hopefully Injuries and Injury prevention. -- Shannon, 21:30:54 04/30/03 Wed Will it be a message board or information website? You're a lady of many talents, it seems. And thank you for the wonderful tips, of course! Hope everyone has a wonderful and healthy day! (NT) -- idmom, 05:14:54 05/01/03 Thu Thanks Shannon-I loved the tips more -- me, 03:58:04 05/01/03 Thu

Subject: Ok
Author: Shannon [Edit]	Date Posted: 12:11:10 04/28/03 Mon I found my arch brace.. its made by pedifix. I believe they have a website. My tip for the week is: Take care of your feet... Give yourself a pedicure, or go and get one. Get some lotion and give your feet a massage. It feels great and they will thank you for it later. Get a pumice stone and get rid of the dry skin.
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found the website... -- shannon, 12:44:16 04/28/03 Mon Ooooooh! What a great idea for both me and my dd - pedicures for two!!! And I bookmarked the arch bandage page (you never know when your dd might need - or me for that matter). (NT) -- idmom, 18:31:12 04/28/03 Mon

Subject: First time here
Author: Prelim Dancer [Edit]	Date Posted: 22:38:04 04/27/03 Sun Just wanted to say this is a great board! I'm not injured right now (knock on wood) but just reading through all these posts I've gotten so many good tips. Thanks!
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Hi, Prelim! I did the same one day and am now addicted (I confess, along with other mbs) Spread the word - Shannon (the moderator) is very nice and very knowledgeable! (NT) -- idmom, 05:43:05 04/28/03 Mon Thanks guys! you are the best! (NT) -- shannon, 12:12:19 04/28/03 Mon

Subject: In championship class last month, i fell doing a scissor kick really high, and I cracked a growth plate. I am back at dance, and doing fine except four days ago at class, I started to get achilles and heel pain. The pain was excrusiating. I danced at a feis yesterday, and got 3rd overall, AND IT HURT LIKE HECK! Any body have this rpoblem??
Author: Annie the Pug [Edit]	Date Posted: 12:05:25 04/27/03 Sun
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Take it easy, and let things heal. Go and see a sports/massage/or physical therapist. -- shan, 12:27:42 04/27/03 Sun

Subject: OSGOOD-SCHLATTERS KNEE PROBLEMS
Author: DaNciNaLLtHeTiMe [Edit]	Date Posted: 15:15:08 02/13/03 Thu Has anyone ever had Osgood-schlatters disease (growth plate injury) or know any advice for it I have it now and it is getting much better, but I had to take two months off and miss my Oireachtas! I am getting back to dancing now, but I was just wondering if it got easier for you or if the pain stopped, any advice? Thanks!
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Re: OSGOOD-SCHLATTERS KNEE PROBLEMS -- Loraine, 18:10:54 02/28/03 Fri Re: OSGOOD-SCHLATTERS KNEE PROBLEMS -- Ty, 19:46:23 04/26/03 Sat

Subject: I have a question about injuries.
Author: me [Edit]	Date Posted: 03:42:51 04/23/03 Wed All the in laws want to talk about is injuries in ID. They say my DD will become injured at some point. They say they have heard that ID is not good for the body and she won't be able to walk by 20 yrs old. My daughter (9) has been dancing 4 years without injury-other tan flat feet and bunions. She dances everyday for 1 hr and 3 on weekends. Her wonderful teachers have taught them warm up routine. My question is are there really that many injuries.
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I think that most injuries that do happen (like in any sport) are preventable with careful stretching, proper instruction, not doing too much too soon (more) -- id mom, 05:29:33 04/23/03 Wed I have been dancing since I was 3 (more) -- Shannon, 09:53:13 04/24/03 Thu I forgot to add.... more -- shannon again, 17:36:25 04/24/03 Thu thanks Shannon. I is hard to educate people who have strong opinions. They don't want to listen. My daughter loves ID. She does strech and doesn't practice on concrete. (NT) -- OP, 03:56:34 04/25/03 Fri

Subject: Help please!
Author: L [Edit]	Date Posted: 02:41:18 04/18/03 Fri When I do leg outs or click ups the top of my thigh really hurts. I cant stretch down as far on that leg as my other and when I lift it up I cant bring it as high because it hurts. Any ideas of stretches or ANYTHING to help me?
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Inside -- Shan, 13:11:32 04/18/03 Fri Re: U could have pulled something or the muscle could be soar--I would take a weeks break from exercise then do what i do- I put ankle weights on and kick straight forward 25 to 50 times( do not stand on your toes!) this really builds up you muscles- I've been known to hit my nose (NT) -- dancer, 12:42:37 04/19/03 Sat

Subject: please help
Author: aoifie [Edit]	Date Posted: 15:04:44 04/17/03 Thu I have had alot of trouble with my knees and had physio on them, it was expensive and worked but I cant go through that again, the thing is I keep getting pains in my ankles and a lump it comes and goes and I cant tell what it is brought on by. the other think is that I get pains in one of my achillies and cant raise that foot as high as the other, if anyomne has any advise or knows what moght help plssss tell me, thank you
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It really sounds like you should go and see a doctor or a sports physcian... I will see what I can find for you. (NT) -- Shannon, 17:30:50 04/17/03 Thu Ok I am not 100% clear on what is going on (more) -- Shannon, 20:34:32 04/17/03 Thu original poster -- aoifie, 15:17:39 04/18/03 Fri

Subject: Heel Pain - What can you do for it?
Author: concerned mon [Edit]	Date Posted: 07:57:43 12/30/02 Mon My daughter has sever heel pain durring and after workouts. Any suggestions on how to avoid it or help releive it once it has begun.
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Inside -- me, 10:18:12 12/31/02 Tue I had the same problem. I had a swollen growth plate. It's pretty common I think. (more inside) -- Dancer w/the same injury, 20:21:23 01/09/03 Thu My daughter had the same problem. The pain started in her heel and slowly went up her achilles. Took her to foot doctor who advised RICE-Rest, ice, compression, and elevation. An achilles strain. Took her about 4-6 weeks for it to heal-no dancing. (NT) -- kris, 19:49:54 02/14/03 Fri Re: Heel Pain - What can you do for it? -- Kelly, 01:13:35 04/15/03 Tue Re: Heel Pain - What can you do for it? -- Kelly, 01:15:55 04/15/03 Tue Re: Heel Pain - What can you do for it? -- kelly, 01:23:43 04/15/03 Tue

Subject: Chaos has prevailed.
Author: Shannon [Edit]	Date Posted: 19:37:44 04/13/03 Sun I have had too many tests in the last few weeks to even tell you. So of course some of our fav spam posts made it to the MB. I'm glad to see that some of you have gotten some good advice on this board, it lets me know that it has been working. Please, please pass on the word about this board. Part of the reasoning behind it is that I am planning on specializing in dance injuries when I finish school (only 60 more weeks to go!), and I would like to learn as much as I can about what is going on in the world of irish dance. Everyone benefits here! Ok so tip of the week: don't stretch when your muscles are cold, you have a greater chance of tearing the muscle fibres. Make sure that you have had an adaquate warm up before you stretch! Feeling achy after dance class? Have a nice hot epsom salts bath. It will draw the nasty lactic acid that is causing the aches out of your muscles. 2-3 cups in a nice hot bath should do the trick! Keep on dancing!
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Re: Chaos has prevailed. (NT) -- Thanks, Shannon! ONLY 60 more weeks!!! :-) It'll fly by!, 15:09:09 04/14/03 Mon If anyone else has any interesting tips to share please let me know.. there may be an injury/injury prevention website in the works (NT) -- Shannon, 20:06:19 04/14/03 Mon

Subject: I am going to try to post a tip of the week for injuy prevention.
Author: Shannon (the mod) [Edit]	Date Posted: 12:23:27 03/02/03 Sun I am studying massage therapy, and the more I learn the more I am interested. I learn something new every day, that I can apply to Irish dancing, which I think is great. I have actually learned things about my own body that I had no clue existed. Ok so my first tip is about stretching. The most effective way to stretch is to inhale and than go into the stretching movement on exhale, this allows you to relax and gives you the most effective stretch. Stretches should be held for 20-30 seconds.
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Shannon - thanks for the tip ... hope you keep them coming. (NT) -- mom, 14:55:05 03/31/03 Mon

Subject: Has anyone liked the corrs shoes? Is it better on your feet, or too cushy??
Author: Curious George [Edit]	Date Posted: 18:36:48 03/30/03 Sun
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Feel great. What a releif! After being in shoes with no padding at all, it took a little bit to get used to. Glad I made the change. (NT) -- happy in Corrs, 18:42:26 03/30/03 Sun My dd loves the shoes...though it did feel strange to her at first, too - such a luxury! We picked up pro hards at a feis and are now thinking of trying their ghillies, which I keep hearing great things about. (NT) -- thumbs up, 05:04:54 03/31/03 Mon

Subject: Sore feet
Author: Unhappy feet [Edit]	Date Posted: 14:11:55 03/13/03 Thu When i do a lot of dance, hard or soft shoe the balls of my feet get really sore. Is there anything i can do to help it.
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Re: Sore feet -- hope it can help, 23:33:39 03/18/03 Tue Get gel pads that you can buy at a payless or somwhere, and cutit to fit the size of the ball of your foot. (NT) -- Also, ouch pouches work buy on Corrs.com, 18:34:39 03/30/03 Sun

Subject: Ankles
Author: ankle [Edit]	Date Posted: 20:06:43 03/11/03 Tue Does anybody have my symptoms? I have really bad ankle pains when I land my jumps. I was in dance class tonight and my ankle was hurting when I was just doing my cross-overs. What do you do when this happens?
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I'm the author of that message and that was a little bit ago. Turns out I had a sprained ankle! My bad. Thanks for keeping up my post though! (NT) -- Ankle, 06:47:20 03/29/03 Sat

Subject: Ingrown toenails
Author: Debbie [Edit]	Date Posted: 22:21:34 01/13/03 Mon My daughter is in her second year Irish Step Dance and I'm concerned she's headed towards ingrown big toenails now that she's starting to be "on her toes". We keep the nails cut straight across and above the side edges, but the lower sides of the nail seem to round into the skin. Does anyone know what else we can do to prevent ingrown toenails from happening? Thanks.
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It hardly EVER happens. I've danced for 7 yrs and it hasent happened once. Just cut your nails often. (NT) -- ., 16:28:42 01/26/03 Sun Re: It hardly EVER happens. I've danced for 7 yrs and it hasent happened once. Just cut your nails often. -- Debbie, 11:36:14 01/29/03 Wed Actually happened to me.... more -- ouchie, 14:42:39 02/01/03 Sat I think it might be more common than we think -- Debbie, 13:23:33 02/24/03 Mon Re: Ingrown toenails -- always had em, 23:38:03 03/18/03 Tue

Subject: Previous poster concerning daughter's knee problem.

Author:
m
[Edit]

Date Posted: 21:34:25 03/14/03 Fri

Just wanted to thank you all hwo responded to my post concering my daughter's knee. In fact, the mom and daughter who wrote concerning malalignment, prompt me to go back to PT with her. I asked them to tape her in order to help in diagnosis. I am happy to say that after weeks of therapy and several tapings she is back to dance. PAIN FREE. I think she will even make it to Nationals, which would be great seeing she has been out for quite some time.. Just wanted to lt you all know...and thank you.

Subject: Hullachan Pro dance shoes help with injury & arch support
Author: Catherine Casey [Edit]	Date Posted: 17:38:02 03/08/03 Sat Hullachan pro Irish soft & hard shoes offer impact padding to reduce impact by 80%. This reduces stress fractures, knee problems and the arch support laceing in the soft shoes really helps those with flat feet get a point. Deirdre McDonnell in Riverdance has this problem & she wears Hpro exclusively. To find out more try hprona.com

Subject: Rolling ankles
Author: Christin [Edit]	Date Posted: 14:50:56 12/15/02 Sun Ever since the oireachtas was over (didn't get recalled, but that's ok, it was just my first year), I've been taking a break and haven't practiced much. Now when I go to dance class I seem to always roll my ankle a little bit after a big jump. What can I do to make my ankles stronger?
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Re: Rolling ankles -- shan, 15:20:57 12/15/02 Sun Re: Rolling ankles -- Jess, 17:38:31 12/15/02 Sun Re: Rolling ankles -- have done the same, 19:30:01 12/21/02 Sat Re: Rolling ankles -- Kevin Parker, 21:05:24 03/04/03 Tue Re: Rolling ankles -- Kevin Parker, 21:09:41 03/04/03 Tue

Subject: Anyone got any comments on blisters? How to treat them, prevent them, practicing with them, products that WORK, etc.
Author: da dancer [Edit]	Date Posted: 06:00:51 12/22/02 Sun
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i tried everything -- rivrdncin, 14:35:00 12/23/02 Mon I've heard it all from orange peels (ouch) to blister block to second skin, to duct tape. Personally the duct tape works the best for me. more -- me, 15:18:53 12/26/02 Thu Get neosporin with pain relevier and then get a sweatproof bandaid -- Ittotalyworks4me, 11:18:30 01/07/03 Tue Arrid Extra Dry!!! (more inside!) -- blister problem 99.9% fixed!!, 12:18:54 01/28/03 Tue Re: Anyone got any comments on blisters? How to treat them, prevent them, practicing with them, products that WORK, etc. -- feismom, 14:44:47 02/18/03 Tue

Subject: knee problem
Author: mom [Edit]	Date Posted: 07:29:04 12/29/02 Sun I am a mom hoping that someone out there has had a similiar situation. My duaghter is an open champion dancer and has a problem with her knee. She never injured herself. Several months ago at a routine Dr visit, a decrease in the range of motion in one knee was detected. Amonth later the range of motion was drastically worse and she had pain when ever she danced. During the past 4 months she has stopped dancing for a periodof time, been to pt several times a week, used antiimfamatories and has had several steroid injections in her knee. Her MRI's and Xrays have all come up negative. Currently she is not dancing and now suffers pain without exercising. I am seeking other opinions as her Dr is now wanting to do an exploratory arthroscopy. I want her to resume a normal life again. Anyone have any imput? Thanks
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my friend had this... -- rivrdncin, 16:46:04 12/29/02 Sun I had this!!! -- Better Knee Now, 00:04:12 01/11/03 Sat Re: knee problem- sounds like my daughter had the same thing as "Better Knee Now" - more -- dncr mom, 19:14:01 01/14/03 Tue thanks for your input....we have been down the road,(more inside) -- mom, 16:00:57 01/19/03 Sun Knee problems are common in Irish Dancers, one of the reasons is because many are not told to keep the knee inlign with the foot. Turning out should be done at the hips not at the knee - this is how ballerina's are taught (NT) -- :) Hope she is feeling better, 00:12:30 01/21/03 Tue Re: knee problem -- Maria, 20:01:07 02/06/03 Thu Re: knee problem -- Maria, 20:03:11 02/06/03 Thu Re: knee problem -- Debbie - Australia, 02:49:42 02/09/03 Sun

Subject: Is there anyway people can prevent muscle pain during workshops?
Author: da dancer [Edit]	Date Posted: 05:56:49 12/22/02 Sun
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Besides sttetching, I mean!!! (NT) -- da dancer, 05:57:53 12/22/02 Sun More inside -- Shan, 15:15:56 12/26/02 Thu

Subject: Knee problems

Author:
Anon
[Edit]

Date Posted: 21:35:58 12/15/02 Sun

I've recently started ballet again, after not dancing for four years. (This is in addition to Irish) Anyway, ever since then my knees occaisonally will start hurting when I stretch them, which might have do with how you have to stretch your knees so far back in ballet, something I'm not used to. Also, when I do a lot of back rallies (especially on my left leg) my knee will start hurting really badly. Does anyone know of a way to prevent this? Thanks, and great idea for a board!

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