To Compare The Effects Of Two Strenghthening Exercises On Foot Postural Deviations In Kathak Dancers

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Kathak Dancers

• Registration Number: CTRI/2018/10/016019
• Lead Sponsor: Ankita Chauhan

Brief Summary

the purpose of the studt is to find out the best treatment method for foot postural deviations in kathak dancers. Thus in this study both exercises are commpared in order to find out which is the more effective than other ? or both are having the same effect ? 40 subjects will be randomly divided into two groups 20 subjects in each groups . Group A : Intrinsic foot muscles strengthening exercises Group B : Extrinsic foot muscle strengthening exercises The pre and post data measures will be recorded in the assessment form by foot posture index and navicular drop test. The subject will be asked to do 15 repetitions three times a day, Thrice a week for 4 weeks. These exercises will also be progressed for both groups during the intervention period, In the first 2 weeks, Participants will be performed their prescribed exercise in seated position. In the third and fourth weeks, they will be performed it in a standing position. Rechecking of outcome measure after 4 weeks.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-10-18
• Last Update Posted: 2018-12-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• Asymptomatic female Kathak dancers 2.
• Minimum dancing experience of 2 years 3.
• Practice dance regularly for at least an hour for 6 days a week.

Exclusion Criteria

• Subjects with history or any recent surgery of L/L 2.
• Any neurological deficit 3.
• Any congenital deformity which may affect the functionality of the lower limb 4.
• Dancers who were professionally included in any outdoor sports such as Football, Badminton, Soccer, Judo, etc.
• Were excluded from the study in order to restrain the result of the study from an error • Previous fractures hindering dancing.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Foot Posture Index	Navicular drop test : 6 to 9 mm
Navicular drop test	Navicular drop test : 6 to 9 mm

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Natwari Nrityamala Classical Dance School; 🇮🇳 Rajkot, GUJARAT, India

Natwari Nrityamala Classical Dance School

🇮🇳Rajkot, GUJARAT, India

ANKITA CHAUHAN

Principal investigator

8000913490

ankitachauhan2194@gmail.com