If you've been dancing for any length of time, chances are you've experienced some of the aches and pains that we find so challenging. On this page, we'll discuss some of the more common injuries, how to prevent them, as well as provide you with some of the treatments we've been given

PLEASE NOTE: We are not doctors or medical professionals. If you have an injury that is bothering you, please see a sports medicine or orthopedic specialist!

Irish Dance Injuries and Prevention
Articles on Damhsóir by Hullachan designer Craig Coussins. Featuring advice on protecting your feet, toes, arches and heels. Go to Irish Dance Injuries and Prevention

Irish Dance Fitness for Adults
Articles on Damhsóir by the physiotherapy team from Riverdance. Go to Irish Dance Fitness for Adults

Christy's Corner
Advice on keeping fit and stretching smart from a professional Las Vegas dancer. Go to Christy's Corner

Plantar Fasciitis
Burning heel or aching arches? Advice from dancers on how to treat this annoying pain! Go to Plantar Fasciitis

A Primer on Stretching (OS)
A comprehensive article from criticaldance.com on the importance of stretching, inlcuding suggested stretches and warm-up exercises. Go to A Primer on Stretching

Treating Dance Injuries (OS)
Courtesy of our Celtic cousins at scottishdance.net , here's an in-depth look at how to handle dance injuries. Go to Treating Dance Injuries

The New York City Ballet Workout (OS)
Recommended for its stretches and exercises, this workout was created with the dancers body in mind. Go to New York City Ballet Workout

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