In theater, “break a leg” is a phrase used to wish a performer luck. But for ballet dancers, it isn’t simply an expression but an occupational reality. The intense physical demands of ballet put ...

From Etoile to Ballerina, ballet dancers have taken over the recent pop-culture spotlight. But behind the scenes, injuries—from arthritis to bunions—abound.

Boston Ballet expert offers fixes for common foot problems Company's physical therapy director warns foot pain can trigger bigger issues if untreated ...

Each 45-minute class focused on foot strengthening, using props such as a Theraband ... and fifth metatarsal are another common overuse injury for ballet dancers, Dr. Borowski says. Beyond the bone ...

Accidents in “The Nutcracker” are so common there are injuries named after the ballet. A nutcracker fracture is a foot fracture of the cuboid bone.

In her final year as an undergraduate at the University of Southern California, dancer Kaitlyn Kumar tore a ligament during a rehearsal for the ballet Sleeping Beauty. But she powered through the pain ...

Harrison Ball at New York City Ballet’s home in Lincoln Center. “It’s gotten to the point where I just can’t do my job without being in an enormous amount of pain,” he said. Lanna ...

The San Francisco Ballet Association is defending two lawsuits from ballerinas who allege the company and its medical advisers steered them to perform despite pain, resulting in permanent injury ...

From fallen arches to calluses to sesamoids and beyond, take a comprehensive look at the causes and treatment of foot pain.

Five California ballerinas were seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Seal Beach. The suspect allegedly fled the scene on foot, and police are asking locals for information.

Although all dancers were actively training and performing without limitation, nine of eleven claimed to experience mild ankle pain during activity; five of these individuals also reported some ...