Status:
COMPLETED
Improving Foot Strength in Vocational Ballet Dancers
Lead Sponsor:
University of Bern
Collaborating Sponsors:
Elmhurst Ballet School, Birmingham
German Sport University, Cologne
Conditions:
Toe Flexor Strength
Eligibility:
All Genders
14-19 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Professional dancers subject their feet to high forces through frequent jumping, repeated heel rises, insufficient shoe cushioning, and a high degree of foot mobility. To prevent injuries and improve ...
Detailed Description
This study aims to develop two different toe flexor (TF) exercise programs for vocational dancers to enhance TF strength and jumping performance. It is hypothesized that i) both training programs incr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria
- Being a ballet student at the Elmhurst Ballet School.
- Aged 14 to 19.
- Written informed consent (by the participant and/or their legal guardian).
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Any recent lower leg or foot injuries.
- Chronic pain in the lower extremities.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 10 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 15 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
49 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06589050
Start Date
September 10 2024
End Date
December 15 2024
Last Update
March 26 2025
Active Locations (1)
Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.
1
Elmhurst Ballet School
Birmingham, United Kingdom, B57UH