The physical demands of ballet are very similar to that of many high level athletic sports, and although dancers are artists and not athletes, the athletic demands of dance choreography place the dancer at risk for injuries. These injuries in dancers can occur in every part of the body, but the majority of them occur in the lower extremities, particularly in the feet and ankles. This is due to the fact that the art requires the foot and ankle to move into extreme positions

Now that summer has ended and the school year has started, it is important to evaluate how much of your child’s time is spent sitting doing homework, computer work, reading, studying etc. The average school day is spent primarily sitting at a desk for up to 6 hours. According to a study performed by Dr. Myanna Duncan, Mr. Aadil Kazi and Professor Cheryl Haslam from the Work & Health Research Centre, Loughborough University, prolonged sitting can be detrimental to your health