Original Research Article
Year: 2018 | Month: October-December | Volume: 3 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 208-212
Effect of Intrinsic Muscle Training on Balance in Bharatanatyam Dancers: Randomized Control Trial
Dr. Nilesh Andhare1, Dr. Ujwal Yeole2, Ms. Madhuri Tannu3
1Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Tilak; Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune. Maharashtra. India. Pin Code- 411037
2Associate Professor and Principal, Department of Physiotherapy, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth Pune. Maharashtra. India. Pin Code- 411037
3Intern, Department of Physiotherapy, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth Pune. Maharashtra. India. Pin Code- 411037
Corresponding Author: Dr. Nilesh Andhare
ABSTRACT
Background: Bharatnatyam is an ancient classical dance form originated from Tamil Nadu.
Bharatnatyam dancers are more prone for ankle and foot problems. Due to repetitive tapping of the foot, changes are seen in the medial longitudinal arch causing flat foot in Bharatnatyam dancers which affects their balance while dancing.
Materials and methodology: Randomized control trail implemented in which 60 participants were selected randomly according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. 30 participants were divided into experimental (Group A) and control group (Group B). Informed consent was taken. Short foot exercises were implemented for 4 weeks with 100 repetitions on experimental group. Pre and Post outcomes were noted.
Results: Short foot exercises shown significant improvement on balance (p<0.001) and foot posture (p<0.001) with mean±S.D. of 50±2.26 for pre-treatment, 56 for post treatment. Pre-treatment mean±S.D. for foot posture index is 2.33±3.37 and post treatment 1±1.90. In control group, pre-treatment mean± S.D. is 2.29±3.32 and 50±2.6; post-treatment 2.23±3.37 and 50±2.6 for Berg balance scale and foot posture index respectively.
Conclusion: Intrinsic muscle training for foot musculature improves balance in Bharatnatyam dancers.
Keywords: Bharatnatyam dancers, Balance, Intrinsic muscles training, Foot posture.