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The human body is vulnerable to all kinds of injuries. There are more than 600 muscles in your body waiting to be strained. At least 206 bones are waiting to be broken. And then there are tendons and ligaments waiting to be pulled or torn. Considering all that, it’s no surprise that dancers are prone to all types of injuries.

Children that take lessons at kids dance studios have to guard against injuries. A good instructor will do whatever it takes to protect children from injury. However, accidents do happen. There are two injuries that young dancers experience quite often.

Ankle Sprains

A sprained ankle is a common mishap. In fact, it’s probably the most common mishap that dancers face. An ankle that has been sprained in the past is more likely to be sprained again. It’s easy to get an ankle injury. Performing a step wrong or landing incorrectly after a leap are common invitations to ankle damage.

A child may not realize their ankle is injured when it first occurs. But pain when walking is the first sign. There may also be swelling. In severe cases, the child might not be able to put any weight on the ankle at all.