title: Foot and ankle injuries in dance.
abstract: Although dancers develop overuse injuries common in other athletes, they are also susceptible to unique injuries. This article reviews common foot and ankle problems seen in dancers and provides some basic diagnosis and treatment strategies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Box 356500, 1959 Northeast Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195, USA. kadel@u.washington.edu
authors.forename: Nancy J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Kadel
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries; D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003615:Dancing / Q000293:injuries* / Q000502:physiology; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000503:physiopathology; D020859:Hallux Rigidus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000293:injuries; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000628:therapy; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology