Evaluación de la estabilidad del tobillo en la escuela de danza Kaypimi Kanchik. Cuenca. Septiembre 2025 - Febrero 2026

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Folk dance is a high-impact physical activity due to its movements, such as jumps and turns. Therefore, ankle instability can affect athletic performance, stage presence, and increase the risk of lower limb injuries. Objective: To assess ankle stability using the CAIT questionnaire at the Kaypimi Kanchik dance school. Methodology: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted. The sample consisted of dancers who met the established inclusion criteria. Data was collected using the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool, a validated instrument for assessing functional ankle instability. Statistical analysis was performed using descriptive statistics. Results: The study revealed that 65% of dancers presented instability in their left ankle and 75% in their right. The highest prevalence was observed among those aged 18 to 35 years and in females, with both ankles affected. Participants with a normal BMI and those who trained six hours per week showed higher levels of instability. However, sociodemographic variables did not show a statistically significant association with ankle instability. Conclusions: The evaluated population presented a high rate of ankle instability. Sociodemographic variables, along with the frequency of dance practice, did not show significant differences in the distribution of instability; therefore, no pattern could be identified linking its occurrence in the dancers of the Kaypimi Kanchik dance school.