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FIGURE 6.41 (A) Coordinated toe flexor and
extensor co-contraction necessary for correct
positioning when pointing the foot or going on
pointe to avoid (B) undesired curling under of
the toes (excessive IP flexion).FIGURE 6.42 Sample exercises for beginning or improving pointe work. (A) Big toe extension, (B) toe extension, (C) big toe
flexion, and (D) toe wall climbs.