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Community News

10 Many Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Pembroke Pines 12 Pembroke Pines Website Has A New Look 14 Library’s Youth Chess Club Appeals to Players of All Levels 16 Children’s Harbor to Provide First Holiday Memories for Many Children 18 Hundreds Attend the Pembroke Pines Veterans Day Ceremony 24 Pembroke Pines Residents Had A FANG-tastic Time on Halloween

24 Furry Friends Have Their Own Halloween Celebration 26 Swing for the Green Golf Tournament Total Reaches $275,000 26 6th Annual “Trash-2-Art” Competition on Display at Studio 18 in the Pines 28 Our City Television “OCTV” Keeps Pembroke Pines Residents Informed

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SnowFest/Lighting Ceremony – During the SnowFest/Lighting Ceremony, held at the Pembroke Pines City Center, 10300 Pines Boulevard, from 2-6pm, children can play in 50 tons of snow, visit with Santa, watch holiday performances, and participate in a variety of activities. At 5:45pm, the whole family can help light up City Hall with the Mayor and some of his close friends, including Santa, Rudolph and Frosty. For information, visit www. ppines.com.

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Candle Light Vigil – Veterans are invited to observe Pearl Harbor Day by participating in a Candle Light Vigil at 5:30pm, at City Center. For information, visit www.ppines.com.

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Boat Parade – During a fundraiser for Children’s Harbor, watch the Winterfest Boat Parade from the premier vantage point of the Chart House in Fort Lauderdale. Guests will enjoy a great meal, lively conversation and a dinner show. The cost is $250pp, which can provide groceries for one week for the children living in one of the Sibling Residential homes. For information, visit www.childrensharbor.org or call 954-252-3072.

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Annual Holiday Open House – From 6 – 9pm, gather your loved ones and bring a camera to see the beautiful displays of holiday decorations at the Annual Holiday Open House, held at the SWFP Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Avenue. The event is open to the public. There will be live entertainment, complimentary refreshments and a visit from Santa. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com.

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Handcraft Society – If you enjoy doing crafts, the Southern Handcraft Society meets the second Thursday of each month at 7pm, at the SWFP Community Center, 301 N.W. 103 Avenue. For information, call 954-2944426 or send an email to msteph5307@ aol.com.

Chess – The Southwest Regional Library is one of the few places that offer free chess classes and tournaments for elementary and middle school kids, ages 6 to 14. Players of all levels meet on the first and third Saturday of each month, from 10:30am to noon. Reservation required. The library is located at 16835 Sheridan Street. For information, call 954-357-6580 and ask for the Youth Services Department.

Holiday in the Pines – The Children’s Holiday in the Pines art reception will be held from 7-9pm, at The Glass Gallery, 10100 Pines Blvd. For information, call 954-961-6067.

18th Toys for Tots Day – Pines West Chiropractic is hosting its 3rd annual Toys for Tots event. Anyone who brings in a toy receives a gift from the office. Free refreshments. 18501 Pines

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20th Celebrity Equinox – During the “Sea What a Difference You Make” luncheon for Children’s Harbor, board the Celebrity Equinox while it is docked in Port Everglades. Spend the afternoon eating gourmet food and enjoying first-class entertainment. The cost is $50pp, which can purchase a one month supply of diapers and supplies for one of the babies. For information, visit www.childrensharbor.org or call 954-252-3072.

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Sundaes with Santa – From 2-4pm, make your own ice cream sundaes with Santa and his friends at the SWFP Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Avenue. Santa has prepared a whimsical buffet of toppings for the sundaes. Children and parents will enjoy a holiday show, visits with Santa, and prizes. Tickets required. Seating is limited. For information, call 954-4506888 or visit www.ppines.com.

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Letters to Santa – Santa will be busy answering letters from the kids on his Pembroke Pines route. Any child who has a special message for Santa or wants to submit a wish list should send a letter to: North Pole C/O City of Pembroke Pines, 10100 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026. Letters can also be placed in Santa’s Express Mailbox at City Hall. Santa will personally write back to each child and wish them a Happy Holiday. Letters must be mailed by December 11 to receive a response by December 24. Trash 2 Art – Instead of throwing things away, a group of artists used their imagination to make art out of bottle caps, scrap paper, scrap metal and other items. Through December 27, they will be on display in the “Trash 2 Art” exhibit at Studio 18 in the Pines. Admission is free. Studio 18 in the Pines is located at 1101 Poinciana Drive. For information, call 954-9616067, visit www.ppines.com/studio18 or send an email to rvegas@ppines.com.

22nd Jazz Concert – Bring your chair(s) or blanket and enjoy the Sunday afternoon free Jazz Concert at William B. Armstrong Dream Park, 1700 Dykes Road (N.W. 160th Avenue) in Pembroke Pines, from 3-5pm. Also featured are the Food Truck Round Ups. No charge. For information, visit www.ppines.com.

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▸▸ Write and mail a letter to Santa and he will send one back to wish you a Happy Holiday. Send it to: North Pole C/O City of Pembroke Pines, 10100 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026. Letters can also be placed in Santa’s Express Mailbox at City Hall. Letters must be mailed by December 11 to receive a response by December 24.

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and there are many ways for residents to celebrate with friends and family. SnowFest/Lighting Ceremony – Over 4,000 people are expected to attend the SnowFest/Lighting Ceremony, on December 7, from 2 - 6pm, at City Center. There will be something for children of all ages. They can play in the snow, watch holiday performances, and participate in a variety of activities, including face painting, rides, games, arts and crafts and more. Some of the highlights include: ▸▸ At 5:45pm, the whole family can help light up City Hall with the Mayor and some of his close friends...Rudolph, Frosty and Santa. ▸▸ Play in 50 tons of snow at the North Pole or South Pole for a small fee.

on Christmas Eve. ▸▸ Purchase a raffle ticket and win a giant reindeer, teddy bear and other stuffed animals. ▸▸ At Santa’s Workshop, from 3 – 5pm, children can get elf-certified and trained by the best toys makers in town. They will be able to bring home their Santa-approved creations.

▸▸ Enjoy some of Santa’s favorite meals at The Food Truck Round Ups. ▸▸ At Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, make snacks from the North Pole with ingredients like granola, M & M’s, chocolate chips and more. ▸▸ Make sure that Santa’s reindeers can find your home by creating a bag filled with oatmeal, glitter and other items to sprinkle on your lawn

▸▸ At Santa’s Magical Sleigh Ride, sit on Santa’s lap and use your own camera to take a photo with him. ▸▸ Get your nose or ears painted like a reindeer or get a tattoo.

Annual Holiday Open House – On December 12, from 6pm - 9pm, gather your loved ones and bring a camera to see the beautiful displays of holiday decorations at the Annual Holiday Open House, held at the SWFP Community Center. The event is open to the public. There will be live entertainment, complimentary refreshments and a visit from Santa. Sundaes with Santa – On December 21, from 2-4pm, make your own ice cream sundaes with Santa and his friends at the SWFP Community Center. Santa has prepared a whimsical buffet of toppings for the sundaes. Children and parents will enjoy a holiday show, visits with Santa, and prizes. All participants are required to have a ticket. Seating is limited. The SWFP Community Center is located at 301 NW 103rd Avenue. City Center is located at 10300 Pines Boulevard. For information, call 954-435-6525 or visit www.ppines.com.

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about cultural events, commission meetings, requirements for opening a new business, and more. In an effort to keep residents and business owners more connected, the City of Pembroke Pines recently updated its website with a more user-friendly format and a cleaner, simpler design. Visitors may even see some familiar faces and locations on the site, thanks to a contest held earlier in the year which invited residents to submit photos. Michael B. Lockett, Director of Technology Services for the City of Pembroke Pines, says that the site’s design reflects requests from residents and business owners. “The new features make finding information simple and contacting city departments much easier,” said Lockett. “We are a city of 168,000 residents. We invite everyone to log on and get to know their city better and learn about all we have to offer.” Some of the highlights include: ▸▸ Frequently Asked Questions – This is a comprehensive list of the most commonly asked questions. ▸▸ Notify Me – Visitors are invited to sign up for email or text message notifications about upcoming community activities, meetings and city updates. ▸▸ Click Fix – If you see a problem, such as a pothole or fallen tree,

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Library’s Youth Chess Club Appeals to Players of All Levels By Debby Teich

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each match, so they can meet the other players and learn from each other. Since the library has regulation sets and timers, the kids do not have to bring anything with them. Although the parents do not stay with their kids during the games, the library does require them to remain in the building in case of an emergency. Once the students enter high school, they Teen volunteer Chloe Wawarek records a score for a player. can apply to help run the program and teach participants. They receive service hours for their efforts. One teen mentor, Chloe Wawarek, was so enthusiastic about the program that she started a chess club at her school, Charles W. Flanagan High School. Each year, the library sponsors tournaments in the spring and summer, which typically draw over 200 players. The spring tournament will be held on March 8 and 15, from 10am to 4pm. Players are divided by level and play five rounds. Since is it is not single elimination, participants continue to play even after they lose. Participants are asked to reserve a spot, so organizers can estimate the number of kids attending. The Southwest Regional Library is located at 16835 Sheridan Street in Pembroke Pines. For information, call 954-357-6580 and ask for the Youth Services Department.

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The nonprofit organization provides a home for up to 34 foster children at any given time. These children come from broken homes, having been abused and/ or neglected, and removed from the only family they have known. Brothers and sisters arrive at Children’s Harbor, with difficult pasts and often lack the fond memories children should have. Children’s Harbor inspires hope and rebuilds lives by keeping brothers and sisters together in loving foster care homes, and by providing care to pregnant or parenting foster teens and their babies. Children’s Harbor also helps families stay together and grow stronger with in-home counseling services. Before arriving at Children’s Harbor this year, siblings Mario, 10, and Maria, 15, had never experienced a real holiday celebration. According to Maria, “holidays were just like any other day.” Last month, they enjoyed their first Thanksgiving dinner. This month, they will help decorate a Christmas tree and eat a traditional Christmas dinner - all with their Children’s Harbor family. Children’s Harbor has two fundraising events in the month of December. ▸▸ On December 14, watch the Winterfest Boat Parade from the premier vantage point of the Chart House in Fort Lauderdale. Guests will enjoy a great meal, lively conversation and a dinner show. The cost is $250pp, which can provide groceries for one week for the children living in one of the Sibling Residential homes. ▸▸ On December 20, join in the fun at the Sea What a Difference You Make Luncheon aboard the Celebrity Equinox, while it is docked in Port Everglades. Spend the afternoon eating gourmet food and enjoying firstclass entertainment. The cost is $50pp, which can purchase a one month supply of diapers and supplies for one of the babies. By purchasing a ticket to both the Boat Parade Fundraiser and the Luncheon for $300pp, three foster brothers and sisters will be able to stay together for one night at Children’s Harbor. Children’s Harbor is located at 19425 SW 58th Manor, in Pembroke Pines. For information, visit www. childrensharbor.org or call 954-252-3072.

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Hundreds Attend the Pembroke Pines Veterans Day Ceremony By Debby Teich

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memorative bricks to honor United States Veterans. The commemorative bricks are placed at the base of the Memorial and come in two sizes. The 4” x 8” bricks cost $50. They have three lines with a total of 20 characters per line. The 8” x 8” bricks cost $95. They have six lines with a total of 20 characters per line. Anyone who purchases a brick receives a duplicate “minibrick” as a memento. On December 7, Veterans are invited to observe Pearl Harbor Day by participating in a Candle Light Vigil at 5:30pm, at City Center. This is also the last date for donations to be accepted for the Veterans Holiday collection, which is sponsored by the Pembroke Pines Police Department. For information on the Candle Light Vigil or the Veterans Holiday Collection, call 954-435-6525 or visit www. ppines.com. For information or to purchase a brick, call 954-435-6520

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last minute gift, or hard to find drug, Pill Box Pharmacies & Medical Supply has it all. The neighborhood pharmacy offers a wide selection of goods, as well as superior customer service. Pill Box recently opened its fourth store, which is conveniently located in West Pembroke Pines.

Co-owner and pharmacist Barbara Sammarco answered some commonly asked questions about the new Pill Box store.

Why did you open the new Pill Box? I worked in retail pharmacies

for 25 years and frequently sent customers to the Pill Box for hard to find products. I have always liked their focus on customer service, which is not a priority at most chain pharmacies. When I decided to open an independent community pharmacy, I immediately called Pill Box owner Steve Pressman and we partnered to open Pill Box’s fourth location.

What is your background? I grew up in South Florida in a Hispanic

household. I received my pharmacy degree from University of Florida and spent most of my professional life working in Broward County.

How is the Pill Box different from other pharmacies? At Pill Box, we can help you with all of your pharmacy needs, whether it is medical supplies, prescriptions, or special custom compounding needs. We carry hard to find products and will special order almost anything that is needed. We take the time to answer questions and work with each patient’s individual needs. We also accept most insurance and offer local delivery. Describe the staff. Our staff includes: myself, Barbara Sammarco

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a variety of compounded medications, such as antibiotic suspensions, bio-identical hormones, creams and suppositories. We can flavor children’s medications and also make custom medications for pets in our dedicated laboratory located in the pharmacy.

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have all types of wheelchairs, walkers, canes, rollators, and more. We sell a wide variety of bandages, first aid needs, knee braces, wraps, heating pads, athletic braces, nebulizers, breast pumps, and more. We rent wheelchairs, nebulizers, crutches, knee walkers, breast pumps, hospital beds, and lift chairs on a monthly and weekly basis.

Does the store sell gifts? We sell unique gifts that you will only find at Pill Box, including stuffed animals, Britto gifts, Essie nail products, Sorme cosmetics, birthday gifts, figurines, and a full array of greeting cards. The new Pill Box Pharmacy & Medical Supplies store in West Pembroke Pines is located at 17529 Pines Blvd., just 2 ½ miles west of I-75. For information, call 954-443-7455 or visit www.Pillbox123.com. The three other locations include: Memorial West Medical Bldg., in Pembroke Pines; 1700 NW 122nd Terr., on Taft and Flamingo, in Pembroke Pines; and 1932 Weston Rd., in Weston.

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Pembroke Pines Residents Had A FANG-tastic Time on Halloween By Debby Teich

embroke Pines offered many Spooktacular ways to celebrate Halloween. Children and adults displayed their creativity during the 2nd Annual City of Pembroke Pines Ghoulish Guardians Pumpkin Carving Contest. Thousands of families enjoyed a costume contest, rides, pumpkin patch,

Trick or Treat stations, Food Truck Round Ups, and other spooky activities at the 11th Annual City of Pembroke Pines Boo-ville event. At the SWFP Community Center, there was a Halloween Tea with a spooky array of tea sandwiches, decadent desserts and assorted teas, as well as a Halloween Dinner Dance with live

entertainment. At local libraries, children of all ages participated in the 5th Annual Mini Pumpkin Decorating Contest, Annual Harvest Howl, Halloween Crafts event, and Halloween Carnival. For information on special events in Pembroke Pines, visit www.ppines.com.

Furry Friends Have Their Own Halloween Celebration By Debby Teich

he City of Pembroke Pines invited dog owners and their

four-legged friends to participate in the first Halloween event for dogs, BowWow Ween. The bark-tacular event took place at the Pembroke Pines Dog Park. Dogs and their owners had a paw-sitively good time as they participated in costume contests and games, won prizes, and met purveyors of pet goods. Pooches in the Pines provided information about the Pembroke Pines Police Department rescue program. For information about special events in Pembroke Pines, visit www.ppines.com or call 954-435-6525.

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Swing for the Green Golf Tournament Total Reaches $275,000 By Debby Teich

arl S hechter , Pembroke Pines Commissioner and founder of

the 10th Annual Swing for the Green Golf Tournament, has a big reason to smile. Over the past ten years his tournament has raised $275,000 to benefit the health and wellbeing of the senior population in South Broward County. All ten tournaments have been held at the Hollybrook Golf and Country Club in Pembroke Pines. “As our community and nation continue to grow older, it becomes more important that services benefiting the aging population are current and available,” said Shechter. The tournament, which always sells out, enjoys support from the Mayor, City Commission, local businesses and many others. It includes a lot of camaraderie and friendly competition, as well as great prizes, raffle gifts and food.

First place was awarded to Vice Mayor Angelo Castillo, Commissioner Jay Schwartz, Dan Ricico and Beam Furr. Second place was awarded to players from McKinnley Insurance: Ron Beard, Dan Baquiran, Leon Sheppard and Gil Tolentino. Some of the raffle prizes included: golf bags from Vera Cadillac, an outdoor BBQ from Home Depot, a weekend golf package from Grand Palms, a 55” Flat Screen TV, and more. Commissioner Castillo won and donated back the weekend golf package at Grand Palms. He held an impromptu live auction and sold the prize to golfer Stefan Hoyer, netting an additional $200 for the fundraiser. For information about the SWFP Community Center, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com and click on Departments and select Community Services.

6th Annual “Trash-2-Art” Competition on Display at Studio 18 in the Pines By Debby Teich

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things away, a group of artists used their imagination to make art out of bottle caps, scrap paper, scrap metal and other items. Through December 27, their pieces will be on display in the “Trash 2 Art” exhibit at Studio 18 in the Pines. “Every year people of Some of the exhibits include: (l to r) CAPtured in Time by Susan Q Wood, The all ages are delighted Lady in Red by Bonnie Bramson Reiter, and inspired by the creCityscape by Bonnie Bramson Reiter, and POP Art by Anabel Rub Peicher. ative energy featured at our Annual Trash 2 Art Exhibition,” said Nanette Saylor, T2T Executive Director. “Call this by any name – upcycling, recycling, re-purposing -- it’s innovative, fun and entertaining.” The juried art competition was open to all ages and mediums. The exhibit is designed to spread the word about the importance of reducing consumption and reusing materials. All of the entries are made of at least 75% scrap materials and will be judged on the creative reuse of repurposed, or scrap materials typically found at the Trash to Treasure warehouse. Prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories at the Opening Celebration, held on December 6, from 7 - 9pm. “This show promises to be one of our most creative,” said Robyn Vegas, Cultural Arts Coordinator for the City of Pembroke Pines. “Trash to Treasure is one of the best kept secrets in Fort Lauderdale. I have been able to save thousands of dollars

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annually by re-using items from Trash to Treasure for our summer camps and children’s art classes.” Some of the exhibits include: ▸▸ CAPtured in Time by Susan Q Wood - made from rusted bottle caps ▸▸ The Lady in Red by Bonnie Bramson Reiter - made from

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Pines’ own cable television channel, OCTV (Our City Television), to find out what is happening in the city. On weekdays and weekends, the channel includes videos about City departments, events, people, services and more. Producer/Director Elaine Kugelman and Videographer/Editor Mario Uriel produce 12 new 30-minute video segments each month. Residents with Comcast can view programming on Channel 78 and residents with AT&T can watch it on Channel 16. Viewers will see interviews with people of interest, local politicians, members of Mario Uriel and Elaine Kugleman are the talent behind the Pembroke the Armed Forces and holocaust survivors. Pines OCTV Channel 78. There are reviews of books, movies, live shows and art exhibits. Find out about special events, such as jazz concerts at the Armstrong Dream Park, Art Festival in the Pines, and Pines Day. Learn about musical and dramatic performances at the Pembroke Pines Theatre of Performing Arts. “Our mission is to inform, entertain and educate the residents of Pembroke Pines,” said Kugelman. “There is always so much happening in Pembroke Pines and we want residents to know about all of it.” Some of the shows that viewers can watch in December include: ▸▸ Happy Holiday Greetings - Mayor Frank Ortis, Vice Mayor Angelo Castillo, Commissioner Jay Schwartz, Commissioner Carl Shechter and

Commissioner Iris Siple send holiday greetings to residents. ▸▸ Let’s Talk www.ppines.com –Sandra Lluis, Fire Marshal of Pembroke Pines, explains how to navigate the City’s website. ▸▸ Reel/Live Entertainment – Listen to a discussion about Giuseppe Verdi’s opera, Rigoletto, which was simulcast from New York’s Metropolitan Opera in movie theaters around the country. ▸▸ Veterans Memorial – Find out how to purchase a brick to honor a service man or woman at City Center, where a Veterans Memorial obelisk was erected. ▸▸ Pines Night Out – See footage from the Police and Fire Departments’ Pines Night Out, which included safety instructions, demonstrations, games, face painting and refreshments. ▸▸ Veterans Day 2013 – Watch a recap of the City’s Veterans Day Commemoration at City Center, where hundreds gave thanks to the many military men and women who served and still serve our country. ▸▸ Pembroke Pines Book Club – Hear a discussion of “Only Time Will Tell” by Jeffrey Archer and find out if the reviewers recommend it. ▸▸ Let’s Talk Homes For American Heroes – Tour the Honor Point Village on the grounds of the Howard C. Forman campus and meet three men who created a resource center for returning veterans. ▸▸ Let’s Talk Musical Prodigy – Meet Jacob Velazquez, a six year old who plays the piano like a concert musician. ▸▸ OCTV Season’s Greetings – Cartoon figures Mario and Elaine send holiday greetings to residents. For information, call 954-431-3845, send an email to ekugelman@ppines.com or visit www.ppines.com.

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Hodge. The audience also enjoyed a special slide show that included photos of many of the Veterans in the room. “The Veterans have done the ultimate sacrifice to protect every citizen in our country and our freedom,” said Liz Grafe, media specialist. “The students were incredibly honored to be amongst their ‘heroes.’”

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foot and ankle are common in dancers. Twisting injuries are common when the dancer lands incorrectly and turns the foot down and in. Overuse injuries most commonly involve the tendons around the back and the inside of the ankle. They are more common in dancers who do not stretch properly or increase training time too rapidly. Certain foot types are more predisposed to twisting and overuse injuries. Dancers are prone to different types of injuries including: 1. Achilles Tendon – Injuries are due to inflexibility and overuse of the tendon. They are more common in dancers who are flatfooted and go barefoot. Stiffness and soreness are present after getting up from sitting. The pain usually starts to feel better with activity but recurs later. Rest, ice, therapy and occasionally a short period of immobilization may be necessary to allow the area to heal. 2. Impingement Syndromes – Pain in the front or back of the ankle can occur from a dancer standing “on point” or “demi point”. The pain in the back of the ankle is made worse by the foot pointing down and may be caused by a small fracture to the cartilage in the back of the ankle (“painful os trigonum”). Pain in the front of the ankle is usually caused by thickening of the ankle joint lining and can cause pain while moving the leg forward on the foot. Immediate treatment with temporary immobilization followed by physical therapy may be necessary to allow the injury to heal. Surgery may be necessary if unresponsive to conservative care. This can include an arthroscopy to the ankle, which will allow a dancer to resume activities in most cases within a week. An impingement on the back of the ankle may require an open or arthroscopic procedure that will allow the dancer to resume activities in approximately two to four weeks. 3. Fractures – Overuse bone injuries are common and can cause stress fractures to the foot or leg. Pinpoint pain and low-grade swelling usually are present on the bone. These injuries need to be immobilized in a cast or walking boot. During this time cross training is allowed to keep the dancer fit. Cartilage injuries to the ankle joint (“osteochondral fractures”) may also be present which would cause chronic pain and low-grade swelling to the ankle. 4. Ankle ligaments – Can be injured due to twisting the foot down and under. Pain, swelling and discoloration may be present. Immediate treatment with temporary immobilization followed by physical therapy may be necessary to allow the injury to heal. If chronic instability develops, surgery may be necessary to completely restore mobility to the ankle and allow the dancer to resume all activities. Prognosis is usually excellent. 5. Sesamoid injuries – The sesamoids are small bones on the ball of the foot near the big toe that bear weight. Frequent jumping or overloading may cause the bone to break or injure the cartilage that covers them. Tenderness is felt directly on the bone and the dancer will be unable to participate. Temporary immobilization in a boot usually allows them to heal. Surgery may be necessary if conservative treatment fails. Robert Sheinberg, DPM, is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Fellow American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Diplomat American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is a partner in Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialists of South Florida and specializes in treating infants, children, teens and adults. His partners are Dr. Al DeSimone, Dr. Fernando Moya, Dr. Alexander Bertot, Dr. Mark Fishman, Dr. Carlo Messina, Dr. David Shenassa, Dr. Nathan Vela and Dr. Michael Cohen. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Weston is located at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, (954) 389-5900 and in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd Street, (954) 430-9901.

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