American Ballet Theatre’s first African-American principal ballerina, Misty Copeland, is set to make her first Broadway Debut and discusses the obstacles she faced on her way to stardom. Copeland states, “They didn’t audition me for anything,” of her new role as Miss Turnstiles in “On the Town.” Known for being turned down within the ballet field for not being “thin enough” or fitting that “ballet image,” Misty recalls her accomplishments since then including starring in “Swan Lake” and “The Firebird” with six stress fractures in her ankle. “I think that’s what I’m here for,” she states after noting how hard she works and how much she wants to continue to diversify ballet. Activities, where too much pressure is put on the feet can cause stress fractures. If you have any concerns about your feet or ankles, contact one of our podiatrists of Family Foot and Ankle Centers. Our doctors will attend to all of your foot and ankle needs and provide you with quality treatment.
Dealing with Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
The Stress Fractures occur on the foot and ankle when muscles in these areas weaken from too much or too little use. Then the feet and ankles lose support when walking or running from the impact of the ground. Since there is no protection the bones receive the full impact of each step. The stress on the feet causes cracks to form in the bones, thus called stress fractures.
What are Stress Fractures?
Stress fractures occur frequently in individuals whose daily activities cause great impact on the feet and ankles. Stress factors are most common among:
- runners
- people affected with Osteoporosis
- play tennis or basketball
- gymnastics
- high impact workouts
Symptoms
Pain from the fractures occur in the area of the fractures, and can be constant or intermittent. It will often cause sharp or dull pain with swelling and tenderness. Engaging in any kind of activity which involves in high impact will aggravate pain.
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