A reader asks:
“…the thing I’ve always really struggled with was alignment of my hips, knees ankles, especially in second position.
Recently I was told that I was bow legged and now I’m wondering if this is causing the problems. For years when I was told to turn out from the hips, I really thought I was… but actually my feet are turned out when my knees are parallel. My second position has always been ridiculously tight, I do find it hard to plie and stay balanced. I would love to be able to do side splits but I read somewhere on the internet that bow legs can mean the hips are narrower making it harder to turn out?
I’d really appreciate your thoughts on how I can adapt my technique to deal with my wonky legs, and how this might affect a side split.
Nichelle responds:
Please remember that without seeing you, it’s impossible to offer fully accurate advice. It’s always best to talk to your teachers and, in this case, see a physical therapist, physician, or physiologist for precise assessment of your hips and knees. Given these issues, if you plan to continue in dance or are experiencing any pain, working with a PT or other professional is essential.
Tibial Torsion
‘Feet turned out, knees parallel’ sounds like you aredescribing a condition called external tibial torsion. It’s not uncommon (…)
Continue reading “Bowed Legs, Tibial Torsion, and Side Splits“
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