Comparison of anthropometric measurements related to the medial longitudinal arch of feet between non-dancers and Bharatnatyam dancers- an observational study
Background: Bharatnatyam is an Indian classical dance form that involves rhythmic barefoot tapping at varying speeds. The intense impact forces generated during this dance can result in biochemical alterations in the feet, potentially causing injuries to ligaments, tendons, and fascia. This can lead...
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| description | Background: Bharatnatyam is an Indian classical dance form that involves rhythmic barefoot tapping at varying speeds. The intense impact forces generated during this dance can result in biochemical alterations in the feet, potentially causing injuries to ligaments, tendons, and fascia. This can lead to changes in the structure of the foot over time. Therefore, this study was conducted to compare anthropometric measurements related to the medial longitudinal arch of the foot in non-dancer, mid-stage, and last stage Bharatnatyam dancers. Methods: The study was conducted on 192 participants. They were divided into three groups: 1) Non dancers 2) Mid-stage Bharatnatyam dancers, and 3) Last-stage Bharatnatyam dancers. Each group consisted of 64 participants each. Various measurements were taken on both the right and left foot using a wooden platform, foot image, and footprint. Later the results were analyzed statistically. Results: On comparing the parameters in non-dancers and mid-stage Bharatnatyam dancers it was found that all the parameters were found to be significant except right and left arch index. On comparing the parameters of mid-stage and last-stage Bharatnatyam dancers, it was found that none of the parameters showed significant value. On comparing the non-dancers and last-stage Bharatnatyam dancers, it was found that except right and left arch index all the parameters were found to be significant. Conclusion: From the results of the present study, it can be concluded that there were significant changes in the arches of the foot between the non-dancers and mid-stage and last-stage Bharatnatyam dancers. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-91c89582d0d84020b5719a25e2c3f9122024-11-16T05:11:19ZengElsevierTranslational Research in Anatomy2214-854X2024-11-0137100329Comparison of anthropometric measurements related to the medial longitudinal arch of feet between non-dancers and Bharatnatyam dancers- an observational studyShwetha Acharya0Chandni Gupta1Vikram Palimar2Sneha Guruprasad Kalthur3Vaishali Yagain4Department of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, IndiaDepartment of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, India; Corresponding author. Department of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India.Department of Forensic Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, IndiaDepartment of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, IndiaDepartment of Anatomy, USM-KLE, International Medical Programme, Belagavi, 590010, IndiaBackground: Bharatnatyam is an Indian classical dance form that involves rhythmic barefoot tapping at varying speeds. The intense impact forces generated during this dance can result in biochemical alterations in the feet, potentially causing injuries to ligaments, tendons, and fascia. This can lead to changes in the structure of the foot over time. Therefore, this study was conducted to compare anthropometric measurements related to the medial longitudinal arch of the foot in non-dancer, mid-stage, and last stage Bharatnatyam dancers. Methods: The study was conducted on 192 participants. They were divided into three groups: 1) Non dancers 2) Mid-stage Bharatnatyam dancers, and 3) Last-stage Bharatnatyam dancers. Each group consisted of 64 participants each. Various measurements were taken on both the right and left foot using a wooden platform, foot image, and footprint. Later the results were analyzed statistically. Results: On comparing the parameters in non-dancers and mid-stage Bharatnatyam dancers it was found that all the parameters were found to be significant except right and left arch index. On comparing the parameters of mid-stage and last-stage Bharatnatyam dancers, it was found that none of the parameters showed significant value. On comparing the non-dancers and last-stage Bharatnatyam dancers, it was found that except right and left arch index all the parameters were found to be significant. Conclusion: From the results of the present study, it can be concluded that there were significant changes in the arches of the foot between the non-dancers and mid-stage and last-stage Bharatnatyam dancers.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214854X24000530Non-dancersArches of the footMid-stage bharatnatyam dancersLast-stage bharatanatyam dancersMedial longitudinal arch |
| spellingShingle | Shwetha Acharya Chandni Gupta Vikram Palimar Sneha Guruprasad Kalthur Vaishali Yagain Comparison of anthropometric measurements related to the medial longitudinal arch of feet between non-dancers and Bharatnatyam dancers- an observational study Translational Research in Anatomy Non-dancers Arches of the foot Mid-stage bharatnatyam dancers Last-stage bharatanatyam dancers Medial longitudinal arch |
| title | Comparison of anthropometric measurements related to the medial longitudinal arch of feet between non-dancers and Bharatnatyam dancers- an observational study |
| title_full | Comparison of anthropometric measurements related to the medial longitudinal arch of feet between non-dancers and Bharatnatyam dancers- an observational study |
| title_fullStr | Comparison of anthropometric measurements related to the medial longitudinal arch of feet between non-dancers and Bharatnatyam dancers- an observational study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparison of anthropometric measurements related to the medial longitudinal arch of feet between non-dancers and Bharatnatyam dancers- an observational study |
| title_short | Comparison of anthropometric measurements related to the medial longitudinal arch of feet between non-dancers and Bharatnatyam dancers- an observational study |
| title_sort | comparison of anthropometric measurements related to the medial longitudinal arch of feet between non dancers and bharatnatyam dancers an observational study |
| topic | Non-dancers Arches of the foot Mid-stage bharatnatyam dancers Last-stage bharatanatyam dancers Medial longitudinal arch |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214854X24000530 |
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