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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Assessing the prevalence of flatback syndrome in Kathak dancers: An observational study
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Nikita Todkar, Dr. Datri Bhattacharyya, Dr. R S Gangatharan
Abstract

Background: During prolong postures in kathak dancers can result in low back pain. The study was done to assess the prevalence of flatback syndrome in kathak dancers. Outcome measures shobers test and kinovea software were assessed for prevalence of flatback syndrome in kathak dancers.

Methods: A thorough assessment was done for kathak dancers 18 to 25 year old female kathak dancers. The study was conducted to find prevalence of flatback syndrome in kathak dancers. The outcome measure were assesed for flatback syndrome are kinovea software and shobers test. Data were analysed by the Pearson test.

Results: The comparison revealed no statistically significant difference in Schober’s test values between the two groups (p > 0.05). However, the lumbosacral angle was significantly greater in the 16–20-year age group than in the 11–15-year group (p < 0.01), indicating age-related variation in spinal alignment.

Conclusion: The findings indicate that lumbar flexion, assessed by Schober’s test, does not differ significantly between the two age groups. However, a significant increase in lumbosacral angle was observed in older participants, suggesting age-related changes in spinal alignment rather than differences in lumbar mobility.
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Pages:4-7
How to cite this article:
Nikita Todkar, Dr. Datri Bhattacharyya, Dr. R S Gangatharan "Assessing the prevalence of flatback syndrome in Kathak dancers: An observational study". International Journal of Orthopaedics Research, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 4-7
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