Chapter 7 - Building Power in the Legs and Feet Flashcards
What is the “dual personality of the foot”?
It is simultaneously resistant (stable) for support and adaptive (mobile) for balance.
What is pronation of the foot?
When it falls into the medial edge, becoming flat and creating a fallen arch.
What is the term for when the foot falls into the medial edge, becoming flat and creating a fallen arch?
Pronation
What is an “equinus” foot?
The medial edge lifts, creating an excessively high arch. Reduces the foot’s ability to absorb shock.
What is the term for the condition that reduces the foot’s ability to absorb shock due to high arches?
Equinus foot.
The knee should track over the __ or __ toe.
2nd or 3rd
What are the 2 primary concerns a dancer should have for conditioning the feet?
- Improving coordinated action
2. Improving muscle balance and strength.
What is dorsi flexion of the foot?
Toes lifted towards the shin
What is plantar flexion of the foot?
Toes extended away from the leg.
What is the term for a foot with toes lifted towards the shin?
Dorsi flexion
What is the term for a foot with toes extended away from the leg?
Plantar flexion
How can incorrect foot alignment or insufficient foot strength affect the rest of the body?
It can cause other body parts to compensate, building tension over time and leading to injury.
What ballet exercises sufficiently warms up the feet?
Battement tendus, degages, brushes, etc.
What is “efficiency?”
Performing only completely necessary movements to achieve a goal.
What happens when the pelvis is lifted on one side?
The hip joint tightens, femur shortens, surrounding fascia/muscles/tendons tighten, hip flexors are over-used
