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Paper
Abstract
This study aimed to identify the specific motion characteristics associated with hallux valgus angles. Fourteen ballet dancers with hallux valgus performed the following three ballet movements in the 1st position: 1) standing for 5 seconds, 2) demi plié, and 3) sauté. Their movements were captured at 100 Hz using a motion-capture system. The relationship between the hallux valgus and foot joint angles, calculated using the multi-segment foot model, was tested using Pearson's correlation coefficient. Dancers with large hallux valgus angles demonstrated inferior displacement of the midfoot in all three tasks. It was also observed that the knees were valgus in demi plié. As the effects of hallux valgus extend not only to the foot but also to the knee joint, it is necessary to assess the performance of the entire lower extremity when coaching dancers with hallux valgus.
Recommended Citation
Sato, Nahoko; Seki, Haruka; Oba, Naoko; and Miura, Akito
(2025)
"EFFECT OF HALLUX VALGUS ON LOWER EXTREMITY KINEMATICS DURING BALLET MOVEMENTS,"
ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 43:
Iss.
1, Article 73.
Available at:
https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol43/iss1/73
