Archive for the ‘Hips & Knees’ Category

August 24th

Adult tibial torsion?

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I recently viewed your video “tibial torsion audio” on youtube and was directed to your website thebodyseries.com; I was amazed to realize that the dancer in the video seemed to have the same problem as me, where she did not stand evenly on her legs, and in a demi pliet the knee turned inward in [...]

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March 31st

Dislocated knee?

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I’ve been dancing for 12 years and about 3 days ago I dislocated my knee and it popped right back into place. This happened right as I was about to go into a lunge stretch at the barre. My left foot was in tendu derriere and my right leg was  straight and turned out. When [...]

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March 13th

strengthening knees and second position plié

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Dear Deb, I lately struggle lots with my knees, especially when I do a plie type exercises in second position, this is in gym and dance classes. I have to admit I am 40, but have been dancing all my life. Was wondering if you have any suggestions to strengthen my knees. Regards, Lisel Great [...]

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February 6th

Splits training

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There was a comment on the Splits entry that I’d like to use as this week’s post. Heidi writes Do you recommend a particular approach for beginning training for splits. Are there other stretches that should be done first. Should a student demonstrate flexibility in other ways (e.g. be able to touch her toes) before [...]

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January 15th

Hip pops – sounds of trouble?

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How do you know when hip popping and snapping is something to be concerned about?  A general rule of thumb is if you have pain in the joint along with popping sounds you want to see a qualified health practitioner. There are three areas where snapping or popping may be felt and heard.  The most [...]

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November 22nd

Training for splits

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Training For Splits #1: I have my splits, but they aren’t straight (my hips aren’t straight). I’m wondering; is it necessary for your hips to be straight in the splits to be able to do good kicks and stuff? Or is it okay to not have straight hips in ballet? Thanks!!! Talya #2: I am [...]

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May 20th

Turnout and 5th position

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Today’s blog entry is in podcast form. Here’s the question and then you can click on the highlighted link to hear my verbal response. Hi! I have always have struggled with my turnout due to my bone structure. I have a few questions regarding my turnout and would LOVE to hear your advice. First, I [...]

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December 29th

Utilizing Turnout without tucking under

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Greetings, everyone, and Happy New Year! May 2009 be the best year ever! I’m wondering if you can help me with turnout. I understand the concept of turning out using the small rotator muscles underneath the buttocks, however every time I engage them, I can’t help but to engage my gluteus maximus also – which [...]

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December 7th

Hyperextension and Pregnancy tips

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Announcements! I now have a facebook account – and I invite you all to become my friend! If you have an account just search for me…. Deborah Vogel. (there are actually 10 women on facebook with my name – but I’m the only one holding a spine:) Also…. I’m uploading videos to YouTube! You can [...]

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December 1st

Buttock Pain

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Greetings! I hope everyone’s Thanksgiving holidays were wonderful…. I am grateful to have all of you in my dance community! The new website is nearly done…. hoping by the next newsletter it will be up and running! Here’s the question of the week… My daughter is 14 and has been dancing for 10 years. She [...]

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