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N Steinberg1, O Tirosh2, R Adams3
1Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia.
International Journal of Sports Medicine
|September 3, 2015
Summary
Textured insoles significantly improved ankle proprioception in young ballet dancers. Four weeks of wearing these insoles enhanced both inversion and eversion movement discrimination.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Biomechanics
- Dance Science
Background:
- Ankle proprioception is crucial for dancers' performance and injury prevention.
- Limited research exists on the impact of textured insoles on ankle proprioception in young dancers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of textured insoles on ankle inversion and eversion movement discrimination in ballet dancers.
- To determine the duration of intervention needed for significant improvement.
Main Methods:
- 26 ballet dancers (ages 14-19) were divided into two groups for a 4-week cross-over study.
- Participants wore textured insoles during non-class periods, with testing at baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks.
- Ankle inversion and eversion discrimination were assessed using standardized tests.
Main Results:
- A significant interaction between groups and testing times was observed for both inversion and eversion discrimination (p<0.001).
- Improvements in ankle proprioception were noted after 4 weeks of wearing textured insoles.
- Significant differences were found between baseline and 4-week testing, and between 4-week and 8-week testing.
Conclusions:
- Four weeks of wearing textured insoles is sufficient to enhance ankle proprioception in ballet dancers.
- Textured insoles provide proprioceptive stimulation that positively impacts ankle movement discrimination.
- This intervention may offer a practical method for improving dancers' ankle stability and potentially reducing injury risk.
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