The dance flamenco is the protagonist of university study conducted by Chinese researcher Zhang Ningyi. Using technology focused on the use of 3D motion sensors, she has evaluated the dance technique flamenco so that training models can be developed that minimize the risk of injury.
More specifically, the research has focused on the foot tapping that male and female dancers do with the heel or the tip of their feet to create rhythms and act as a percussion instrument.
"I focused on investigating common injury and pain problems in dance, such as vibrations generated by dance steps on different parts of the body, balance ability of the lower limbs, bilateral symmetry of the legs and ankle mobility," researcher Zhang Ningyi explained to a Chinese media outlet.
To carry out the study, accelerometers were placed on various parts of the bodies of male and female dancers in order to measure the range of active ankle movement used. In addition, balance capacity and asymmetry were studied.
Thanks to this research, training plans and injury monitoring can be optimized according to the technical skills of dancers, in order to reduce the risk of injury.
«Thanks to this research, training plans and injury monitoring can be optimized according to the technical skills of dancers, in order to reduce the risk of injury.»
It is important to note that this is A dance that is very physically demanding and often causes recurring injuries due to overload and pain in joint areas. such as the lumbar, knees and feet with specific pathologies and deformities.
Researcher Zhang Ningyi was born in Lanzhou, capital of Gansu (China). Graduated in Physical Education and Training from Beijing Sports University, with a specialty in sports dance, she has PhD in dance from the Catholic University of Murcia flamenco.
It was in 2008 when after doing an exchange between his university and the European University of Madrid he fell in love with dance flamenco, not only by studying it, but also by practicing it.
"During this process of interaction with my instructors and colleagues, I identified certain problems that sparked my interest in exploring them from a movement biomechanics perspective," the researcher told media in her native country.
«More and more people in China are showing interest in the flamenco"It is a very interesting and interesting art exhibition that combines historical, cultural and artistic elements, among others, and I would like to contribute to further disseminating it and strengthening the exchange of popular art between both sides," Zhang stressed.
Top image: Catholic University of Murcia website
