Evaluación de la estabilidad funcional del tobillo y su asociación con el riesgo de lesiones en bailarinas de hip pop y Ballet.

Abstract

Introduction: Functional ankle stability is essential for performance and injury prevention in dancers, given the high demands on balance and neuromuscular control inherent in dance. Assessing this stability enables the identification of risk factors and helps guide prevention and rehabilitation strategies. Objective: To determine functional ankle stability and its association with the risk of injury in hip-hop and ballet dancers. Methodology: This study was conducted using a quantitative approach with a descriptive-correlational design, based on clinical and functional data collected between May and August 2026. The study population comprised 100 hip-hop and ballet dancers enrolled at the ‘Steps’ dance academy during the period. Results: Analysis using Student’s t-test and the chi-square test revealed a significant relationship between functional ankle instability and the risk of injury in hip-hop and ballet dancers. Conclusion: Functional ankle instability was associated with an increased risk of injury in the dancers assessed, highlighting the importance of implementing preventive physiotherapy strategies in dance.