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 Amy Brandt | Jun 2, 2016 | Ask Amy, Health & Body, Views, Wellness
As dancers gear up for year-end performances, the extra workload can take its toll. If you’ve pulled a hamstring, or are worried it might happen, read up on Amy’s advice for proper healing. A pulled hamstring—tears that occur in the muscle when the...
by Amy Brandt | Mar 31, 2010 | Company Life
Help! All of my friends are going to impressive summer intensives, but I didn’t get in anywhere fancy. I feel like a total loser because I’m just going to a small school. Any advice? —Heidi, TX I understand what you’re going through—I remember when a girl from my...