Reliability testing of foot and ankle strength specific to Ballet using the ForceFrame and DynaMo

Introduction: Ballet movements are technically demanding, performed repetitively at extreme ranges of motion and somewhat unique, for example, standing en pointe. Overuse injuries are common in dancers, especially of the foot and ankle. Strengthening muscles that cross the ankle and metatarsal joints are fundamental for performing repetitive ballet repertoire and can reduce injury risk. Research is limited on the reliability of a portable device to assess ballet specific movements relating to the ankle while no reliable strength measure exists for the 1st and 5th metatarsal, which is considered highly relevant in ballet.
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tags: O2023SMA-289 Source Type: research