Blisters are often treated like a rite of passage in ballet… but from a biomechanics perspective, they’re actually important feedback about how your foot is interacting with your shoe. If you’ve ever tried to dance with a painful blister, you know how much it can affect balance, confidence, and technique.
Instead of just “toughing it out,” this episode helps dancers understand blisters as a modifiable mechanical issue, not a weakness.
In this episode of the Ballet Science Podcast, you will learn:
- What blisters actually are (biologically and mechanically)
- Why ballet dancers get blisters so frequently
- Key differences between toe blisters and heel blisters
- How friction, moisture, repetition, and shoe design contribute
- Safe blister treatment strategies for dancers
- Why pointe shoe fit is one of the biggest predictors of blister formation
- Practical prevention techniques, including toe taping, corn pads, and moisture management
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