Comparison of anthropometric measurements related to the medial longitudinal arch of feet between non-dancers and Bharatnatyam dancers- an observational study

• Main Authors: Shwetha Acharya (Author), Chandni Gupta (Author), Vikram Palimar (Author), Sneha Guruprasad Kalthur (Author), Vaishali Yagain (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Bharatnatyam is an Indian classical dance form that involves rhythmic barefoot tapping at varying speeds. The intense impact forces generated during this dance can result in biochemical alterations in the feet, potentially causing injuries to ligaments, tendons, and fascia. This can lead...