Table 2 Comparison of angles between Bharatanatyam dancers and non-dancers using independent t test
From: Postural analysis in female Bharatanatyam dancers: a cross-sectional study
Angles (in degrees) | Dancers Mean ± SD | Non-dancers Mean ± SD | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Head protrusion | 49.23 ± 4.11 | 50.9 ± 4.11 | 0.072 |
Cervical lordosis | 31.87 ± 5.83 | 30.3 ± 6.18 | 0.245 |
Thoracic kyphosis | 95.73 ± 13.91 | 92.75 ± 9.49 | 0.267 |
Lumbar lordosis | 32.83 ± 4.57 | 40.3 ± 6.31 | 0.000* |
Pelvic tilt | 14.28 ± 3.61 | 8.7 ± 3.01 | 0.000* |