The Weekly One: Bloch ElastoRib

The Problem: Many dancers, especially those en pointe, suffer from strained ankles/tendons or tendonitis. This often happens because the ribbons restrict the ankles and doesn't allow for fluid movement.

The Solution: Bloch Elastorib Ribbon is the perfect solution, because it connects elastic and ribbon so that there is less pressure on the Achilles tendon and helps prevent injury. I would recommend this over Bunheads' similar product Flexers, because the Bloch elastic is less easy to see.

The Bloch Elastorib Ribbon

...versus the Bunheads version (as you can see the elastic is thinner than the ribbon, making it stand out more, as opposed to blend in with the ribbon.