None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Strenghtening and flexibility exercises with conventional physiotherapy: 1.Warm up exercises
a)Toe raises
b)Ankle circles
c)Arch lifts
1.Strengthening Exercises a) Towel scrunches
b) M
Sponsors
NIL
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Bharatnatyam dancers aged 18 35 years. 2. Dancers with at least 3 years of continuous training in Bharatanatyam. 3. Participants diagnosed with flat foot through a clinical assessment i.e. (Navicular Drop Test). 4. No history of lower limb fractures, surgeries, or acute musculoskeletal injuries within the past six months. 5. Participants actively practicing Bharatanatyam for at least 4 hours per week. 6. Participants willing to participate.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Participants with a history of fractures, ligament tears, tendon injuries, or surgical interventions affecting the foot, ankle, or lower limb. 2. Participants with musculoskeletal conditions affecting foot biomechanics and balance. 3. Participants with rigid flatfoot, clubfoot, hallux valgus, or other congenital anomalies that may alter study outcomes. 4. Participants diagnosed with vertigo, or any other conditions affecting equilibrium and postural control.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Foot Posture index. Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test Timepoint: baseline 0week and 6 th week | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Y Balance TestTimepoint: week 0 to week 6 | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Deepali Hande
Pravara Institute of medical sciences
Outcome results
None listed