The Effects of Pointe Shoes on Ballet Dancers' Biomechanics, Muscle Activity, Movement and Symptoms: A Scoping Review

• Published in: Journal of dance medicine & science Vol. 28; no. 1; p. 57
• Main Authors: Madden, Kate, Mayes, Sue, Cook, Jill, Ferrar, Katia
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.03.2024
• Subjects: Biomechanical Phenomena; Dancing - physiology; Humans; Muscles; Shoes; Toes - physiology; research methods; risk factors; dance science; pointe; ballet; biomechanics; ankle/foot

Dancing en pointe requires ballet dancers to stand on the tips of their toes while wearing a structured pointe shoe. Understanding the effect of pointe shoes on ballet dancers' biomechanics, function, symptoms and skin health is essential to guide shoe development and ultimately improve dancer...