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Toe flexor forces in dancers and non-dancers.

Aneel Nihal1, Jeffrey Goldstein, Judith Haas

  • 1Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Foot & Ankle International
|December 31, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Dancers exhibit slightly greater toe flexor force than non-dancers. This measurement of toe flexor force may aid in rehabilitation and athletic readiness screening.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Human Movement Science

Background:

  • Toe flexor muscles are crucial for foot stability and propulsion.
  • Differences in toe flexor strength may exist between athletic and non-athletic populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify and compare toe flexor force in dancers and non-dancers.
  • To investigate factors influencing toe flexor force, such as position and foot dominance.

Main Methods:

  • Toe flexor force was measured using a pressure sensor and voltmeter in 24 dancers and 29 non-dancers.
  • Measurements were taken in both sitting and standing positions for the hallux and second toe of both feet.

Main Results:

  • Dancers showed slightly greater average toe flexor force than non-dancers (7 N vs. 6 N).

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  • The hallux generated more than twice the force of the second toe (9 N vs. 4 N).
  • Standing positions, right foot dominance, and initial repetitions yielded higher force measurements.

    • Conclusions:

    • Toe flexor force is slightly higher in dancers, suggesting potential adaptations to training.
    • Measurement of toe flexor force could be valuable for clinical applications in injury rehabilitation and athletic performance screening.