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comparison of flexibility of upper and lower limb along with posture in Indian classical and western dancers

Comparative analysis of upper and lower limb flexibility and posture in Indian classical dancers versus Western dancer -An observational study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/12/078758
Enrollment
64
Registered
2024-12-30
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: nil: nil

Sponsors

Radhika Khanolkar
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Indian classical dancers western dancers Practicing dance form at least 1-2 hrs for 2days in a week with experience of minimum 4 years BMI:18.5-24.9Kg/m Both genders in the age group of 18 to 40 years Subject willing to participate and who can comprehend the demands

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Dancers with the history of injury or surgery within 6 month Fracture of limbs and spine Musculoskeletal disorder, vascular disorder Any deformities of upper and lower limb Neurological condition that affect movement Dancers below the age of 18 and more then 40 years Pregnant women

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Assessment of upper limb flexibility using Apleyâ??s scratch test test Assessment of lower limb flexibility using Sit and reach test Assessment of posture in lateral view using kinovea software Timepoint: at baseline—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
nilTimepoint: nil—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Aarti Welling

KLE Institute of Physiotherapy

aartiwelling@klekipt.edu.in9448814569

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026