We bring in a professional fitter all the way from who works with Russian Pointe twice a year to do fittings for dancers who are new to pointe because we firmly believe that the right fit from the start can help a dancer avoid all kinds of problems with their feet down the road. I always learn something new and today I learned a lot about spacers, why dancers may or may not need them, what to look for, and what questions to ask.
Not every dancer needs to use spacers in their pointe shoes, but in some cases, they can make the difference in both technique and foot health. They can help keep dancers from developing bunions, or alleviate the pain of bunions that are already developing.
What we look for is a gap between the toes that causes a misalignment. Toes should be a straight as possible to avoid force on the big toe joint. If toes are already straight, using spacers can cause big problems as well. This is why an expert should evaluate the naked foot carefully before jumping into a fitting.
If a dancer starts wearing spacers, it is essential that they be worn every time the pointe shoe goes on. Missing them in just a few practices and cause misalignment and shifting of the bone structure. Also, they should be worn to every fitting.
Not every dancer needs to use spacers in their pointe shoes, but in some cases, they can make the difference in both technique and foot health. They can help keep dancers from developing bunions, or alleviate the pain of bunions that are already developing.
Yes, toe spacers offer benefits not only for athletes but also for individuals engaged in various physical activities and those seeking improved foot health. They can help correct foot misalignments, promote proper foot posture, and alleviate foot discomfort caused by conditions like bunions or plantar fasciitis.
Wear the item for 10-15 minutes at a time. Gradually increase the wearing time to an hour or more. Some people wear toe spacers all day but to be most effective, they should not be worn with shoes. It is important to listen to your body and adjust the amount of time you wear the spacers based on your comfort level.
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