by Amy Brandt | Nov 3, 2020 | Ask Amy, Health & Body
A large chunk of my big toenail broke off. How long may it take to heal, and what precautions should I take while dancing? —Lauren Ouch. Losing a toenail is no fun. According to Dr. Alan Woodle, a podiatrist who has worked with Pacific Northwest Ballet, a big toenail...
by Josie Garthwaite | Aug 10, 2017 | Health & Body
Sally Turkel never had a problem with her feet. Tape on her big and little toes was all she needed before slipping on her pointe shoes. But when she joined Colorado Ballet as a young dancer, the new demands of company life took a toll, and blisters became a constant...