by Madeline Schrock | Oct 12, 2016 | Cross-Training, Health & Body
This story originally appeared in the October/November 2016 issue of Pointe. You may not understand exactly what causes a tight IT (iliotibial) band, but you’ve probably experienced that uncomfortable tension along the outside of your thigh. While it’s not...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Foam rollers are one of the most ubiquitous props in the dance studio. And for good reason—ballet creates some serious knots in the muscles! But you can use these tools for much more than self-massage. There are a number of exercises that take advantage of the...