Technical Tuesday Blisters
A common
concern, especially for those beginning pointe work, is how to handle blisters.
They are inevitable for most dancers, and seem to appear at the worst possible
times, like at the beginning of a season, or before a performance.
The advice I
received from a physician is this: when you get a blister, soak your foot in
water as hot as you can tolerate, then carefully dry the foot and apply some
antibiotic ointment (I have also used vitamin E oil), and cover it with a
band-aid.
I go one
step further and cover the band-aid with medical tape so the band-aid won’t
move. This way you can manage to dance without exacerbating the problem.
Of
course, if there is any sign of infection, a doctor should be consulted.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Secret #27b:
“The proper
care of blisters will prevent future problems.”
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