@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/17,
	  title     = {Analysis of Lower Extremity Muscle Flexibility among Indian Classical Bharathnatyam Dancers},
	  author    = {V. Anbarasi and  David V Rajan and  K. Adalarasu},
	  country	= {},
	  institution	= {},
	  abstract     = {Musculoskeletal problems are common in high
performance dance population. This study attempts to identify lower
extremity muscle flexibility parameters prevailing among
bharatanatyam dancers and analyze if there is any significant
difference exist between normal and injured dancers in flexibility
parameters. Four hundred and one female dancers and 17 male
dancers were participated in this study. Flexibility parameters
(hamstring tightness, hip internal and external rotation and
tendoachilles in supine and sitting posture) were measured using
goniometer. Results of our study it is evident that injured female
bharathnatyam dancers had significantly (p < 0.05) high hamstring
tightness on left side lower extremity compared to normal female
dancers. The range of motion for left tendoachilles was significantly
(p < 0.05) high for the normal female group when compared to
injured dancers during supine lying posture. Majority of the injured
dancers had high hamstring tightness that could be a possible reason
for pain and MSDs.},
	    journal   = {International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences},
	  volume    = {6},
	  number    = {6},
	  year      = {2012},
	  pages     = {225 - 230},
	  ee        = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/17},
	  url   	= {https://publications.waset.org/vol/66},
	  bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/},
	  issn  	= {eISSN: 1307-6892},
	  publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology},
	  index 	= {Open Science Index 66, 2012},
	}