Common+Problems

=Common Problems That Occur When Dancing Pointe and How To Help Them and How To Help Problems That May Prevent You From Doing Your Best = Home
 * Blisters:** This occurs when some of your tender skin is rubbed back and forth in your shoe. It's best to tend to your blister before you continue dancing because there is a risk of infection. It is best to expose your blister to fresh air whenever possible. If you keep getting blisters in one spot it is recommended to wrap that area in adhesive tape before dancing.
 * Callouses:** These toughen your skin and can help keep your foot blister free. These usually occur on the knuckles of your toes and at the back of your Achilles tendon, because your shoe rubs here most. These areas redden and are tender after you finish dancing, but will soon harden up. You don't want to remove them because they prevent blisters.
 * Strains and Sprains:** These are less common pointe injuries that happen. When you do get a strain or sprain you should stop dancing immediatley. Then elevate the foot and put ice on it to stop swelling.