What question did this study set out to answer?

To examine the impact of targeted toe flexor training on strength and jump performance in adolescent ballet dancers.

March 12, 20260 citations

The Effect of Targeted Toe Flexor Training on Muscular Strength and Jump Performance in Adolescent Ballet Dancers: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ASAnna Schrefl ASAndrea Schärli JGJan-Peter Goldmann

Key Points

To examine the impact of targeted toe flexor training on strength and jump performance in adolescent ballet dancers.
Randomized controlled trial design
Short-duration device-based foot training program
Focus on toe flexor muscular strength and jump performance
Comparison with standard dance training and conditioning
Significant gains in toe flexor strength observed
Improvements in jump performance noted
General conditioning alone proved insufficient for preserving toe flexor capacity

Abstract

These findings indicate that a short-duration, device-based foot training program can elicit meaningful gains in TFM strength and support functional performance. In contrast, dance training and general conditioning alone may be insufficient to preserve toe flexor capacity during periods of intensive training. Specific loading appears essential for maintaining foot strength in this population. This study highlights the potential of targeted, progressively loaded foot exercises for maintaining or improving foot strength in young dancers.

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