Tag: ankle strengthening

In this hour-long discussion, renowned dance physical therapist Marika Molnar provides expert insights on the anatomy of the ankle, causes of injury, and ways to correct overpronation. New York City Ballet principal Tiler Peck also demonstrates simple and effective ankle-strengthening exercises. About Marika Molnar  A physical therapist, licensed acupuncturist, and founder and president of Westside […]

Register now for our next DT+ Teacher Talk by Marika Molnar with Tiler Peck on Thursday, March 14 at 1pm EDT. In this live hour-long Zoom discussion, Dance Teacher’s editorial director, Reanne Rodrigues, joins highly respected dance physical therapist Marika Molnar to discuss the anatomy of the ankle, causes of injury, and ways to correct […]

Q: I’ve made the transition from ballet to modern and have noticed an alarming decrease in ankle stability when on relevé. I assume this is due to a loss of ankle strength. What kinds of exercises are best for strengthening my ankles to alleviate this problem? A: Modern dance often asks you to control your […]