Are foot stretchers safe for dancers?
Be careful with any device that is used to stretch the feet. Too much pressure could overstretch and weaken the foot. If the dancer has suffered a foot or ankle injury, a foot stretcher can cause additional damage. Gentle stretching of the ligaments over time is preferred.
How often should you use a foot stretcher?
How to use a Foot Stretchers
- Only use it for a couple of minutes. Yes, literally 2-3 minutes.
- Never force anything.
- Use it at the end of your day, never before class.
- Always strengthen your feet in addition to stretching.
What does a stretch Pro do?
The StretchPRO was developed to assist dancers with their ongoing stretching and strengthening exercises. The StretchPRO helps increase the height and shape of your arch, allowing dancers to consistently achieve proper foot positioning and technique.
Are foot stretchers bad?
“A foot stretcher might create more leverage through the mid-foot and arch area, and possibly create a flatter and more unstable mid-foot,” he says. In other words, too much pressure could overstretch and weaken this foot type, increasing the tendency to roll in.
What do ballerinas use to stretch their feet?
Ligaments hold bones together while allowing for a certain range of movement. If they’re too tight in the wrong places on the foot, a dancer will have a hard time getting her foot into a full arch en pointe. By forcing the foot into the arch position, the foot stretcher passively and slowly stretches the ligaments.
Can I hire someone to stretch me?
So it makes sense that people are paying professionals to help them learn to stretch and recover correctly. And you don’t even have to work out to get a stretch session — they can benefit anyone, like someone who sits at a desk all day and needs some relief.
How much does stretch therapy cost?
Services range anywhere from $40 to $100 (depending on the length of your appointment), although many studios offer slightly more cost-effective packages.