28/05/2025
Painful Posterior Impingement when the ankle is pointing to full range, is a debilitating issue for ballet dancers. Susie has written an article for Dance Train mag. this month about posterior ankle impingement with a focus on ‘Os Trigonum’. Some ballet dancers have a little extra bone in the back of their ankle, that will increase the risk of posterior ankle impingement. As a Physio, Susie has worked with many dancers who have to diagnose what is causing posterior impingement in the back of their ankle. Some of these dancers go onto have an operation to remove this little bone, if they feel it will limit their career goals of going into professional level dance. The rehab process post op, is a carefully graded return to dance and full strength, under the guidance of the dance Physio and the surgeon. Part of the process is to examine and correct your foot and ankle’s alignment. It can be a rewarding and exciting process, with peaks and troughs in the journey back yo full dance performance. Susie’s aim is to support and empower you through the process, to pain free, full dance strength and mobility. Contact Susie for dance Physio appointments on 02 9518 5009 or email Susie@activatephysiopilates.au. We look forward to assisting you manage and cure your dance related injuries.
