How Ballet Changes the Way You Walk New Biomechanics Research

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What if the way you walk down the street could reveal whether you trained in ballet?

In this episode of the Ballet Science Podcast, I break down my published research from the journal Gait & Posture, examining how ballet training influences walking biomechanics across the lifespan.

We compared:
• Young professional ballet dancers
• Older recreational ballet dancers
• Young non-dancers
• Older non-dancers

Using 3D motion capture and force plates, we analyzed:
• Walking speed
• Step length & cadence
• Step width
• Ground reaction forces
• Propulsive power
• Dynamic gait stability