Vol. 8, Issue 2, Part G (2022)

Background: Dance related injuries are usually a result from inherent biomechanical factors environmental and training issues as well as technical competence. calf pain and restricted ankle ROM in Bharatnatyam dancers is common due to overuse of the soleus and gastrocnemius because they are the chief muscles in the lower limb one of the main cause of the calf pain is trigger point. Nature of many dance positions the knee experiences torque from a tenderness and swelling. Integrated neuromuscular inhibitory technique is suitable for Bharatnatyam dancers who have calf pain.

Aim and Objective: To study the immediate effect of integrated neuromuscular inhibitory technique on calf pain and ankle ROM in Bharatnatyam dancers.

Methods and Materials: Various Bharatnatyam dance classes in and around pune. Participants (Total n=58) were selected according to the inclusion exclusion criteria; informed consent was taken. Participants with calf pain were assisted using visual analogues scale (VAS) preintervention data was noted. Integrated neuromuscular inhibitory technique was performed on dancers and immediate take post intervention-based assessment was done.

Result: Total 58 female were evaluated with age between 16 to 30 year. Data analysis was done using paired t-test. Post intervention pain (p>0.0001) was statistically significant.

Conclusion: This study was concluded that immediate effect of neuromuscular inhibitory technique is effective on pain and ankle ROM in Bharatnatyam dancers.