Measuring Foot Pressure in Pointe Shoes of Ballet Dancers Using a Modified Foot Pressure Sensor: A Brief Study.

This article focuses on analyzing the vertical forces applied to the foot in ballet dancers wearing pointe shoes using a modified foot pressure sensor. The study involved three dancers performing standing and jumping tasks while pressure data from the toe box and metatarsal areas were recorded alongside ground reaction forces. Results showed that during standing on pointe, the greatest forces were concentrated on the metatarsal area, whereas during jumping, the highest forces were applied to the toe box. The modified sensor effectively captured pressure variations across movements, providing insights that could aid injury prevention and technique optimization in ballet. The study notes individual variability and limitations due to the small sample size and sensor constraints, suggesting further research is needed.