Table 1.
Descriptive data and paired t-tests results for pretest and posttest measures of dance performance, dynamic balance, and muscle performance.
| Measure | Instructions/Protocol | Pretest | Posttest | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Performance and Balance Testing | ||||
| †Pirouettes (revolutions) | Relax Stance | 2.40 (0.66) | Not Tested | |
| Self Activated | 2.24 (0.64) | Not Tested | ||
| Utilize ADIM | 2.21 (0.63) | 2.55 (0.81) | .011 | |
| †Single-Leg Balance (sec) | Relaxed Stance | 6.37 (4.24) | Not Tested | |
| Self Activated | 6.73 (4.62) | Not Tested | ||
| Utilize ADIM | 6.03 (5.04) | 10.77 (10.00) | .002 | |
| Modified SEBT Normalized for leg length (%) | Right-Anterior | 68.00 (0.05) | 70.96 (0.05) | .000 |
| Right-Posterolateral | 94.77 (0.08) | 95.05 (0.07) | .355 | |
| Right-Posteromedial | 91.91 (0.11) | 93.52 (0.10) | .146 | |
| Left-Anterior | 68.59 (0.05) | 72.26 (0.06) | .001 | |
| Left-Posterolateral | 96.08 (0.08) | 94.89 (0.07) | .831 | |
| Left-Posteromedial | 94.98 (0.09) | 93.44 (0.09) | .345 | |
| Muscle Performance Testing | ||||
| Back Extensor Endurance Test (sec) | 88.34 (34.80) | 104.80 (49.92) | .02 | |
| Abdominal Flexor Endurance Test (sec) | 108.08 (77.02) | 151.94 (123.82) | .010 | |
| Side Bridge Test (sec) | Right | 30.83 (17.30) | 45.17 (19.02) | .001 |
| Right-Posterolateral | 204.75 (17.02) | 205.21 (15.14) | 0.158 (.876) | |
| Hip Abductor Strength (kg) | Right | 13.75 (4.09) | 15.13 (3.32) | .019 |
| Left | 14.24 (4.70) | 15.72 (3.30) | .027 | |
| Single-leg Hop Normalized for leg length (%) | Right | 125.02 (21.69) | 134.24 (22.47) | .050 |
| Left (take off leg and turning leg) | 125.02 (21.69) | 131.77 (22.00) | .008 | |
| Single Leg Heel Raise (repetitions) | Right | 37.13 (10.05) | 37.96 (9.97) | .501 |
| Left | 36.67 (9.54) | 37.38 (8.81) | .538 | |
*N = 24 for each pretest and posttest measure. †Maximum number of pirouettes turned and single leg balance tests were in the front passé releve with arms in first position. ‡ Paired t tests df = 23; alpha two tailed. §ADIM = abdominal draw-in maneuver; **SEBT = star excursion balance test.