Effect of body weight on static and dynamic posturography

Abstract

Background: Postural balance is important to allow us to maintain the daily life. Poor postural response and reduced motor activity were shown to be most prominent among obese persons than in non-obese. It is found that obese elderly groups show a high prevalence of fall and supposed that adipose tissue distribution may be considered as a major factor to balance problems. In this research, we studied computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) static and dynamic tests among healthy adults according to their BMI classification (underweight/normal weight/ overweight/obese). Results: We found a significant difference between studied groups among the different scores recorded from sensory organization test and rhythmic weight shift test, which means the presence of an effect of increased body mass index on the different sensory systems required to maintain balance control and the motor strategy used to maintain balance. In obese elderly subjects, there was increased reliance on vestibular system to maintaining balance. With increasing BMI, there was decrease in visual dependence in maintaining balance. Conclusions: Increased body weight affects the balance function of the normal individual. Computerized dynamic posturography is a good test to study static and dynamic status among obese subjects. So we found a positive relation between aging, BMI, and postural control.

Prevalence of Obesity in children with unexplained dizziness: A cross-sectional study

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“…Obese older people have a greater ability to fall, according to Fjeldstad et al, and the distribution of adipose tissue could have been a key contributor to balancing issues. Being overweight can have an impact on postural regulation, as evidenced by postural sway and motor reaction time (Afaf Emara et al,2020). After reducing weight, obese and morbidly obese men's postural control (i.e., COP swaying speed and extent of anteroposterior and lateral displacement) enhanced, according to some researchers (Camila Pereira et al,2017).…”

“…Postural equilibrium is required for us to function normally in our daily lives. The ability to manage the centre of mass inside the base of support, which serves to maintain the body in balance, is characterized as equilibrium (Afaf Emara et al,2020) Balance can be defined as the process that maintains the center of gravity within the body's support base and requires constant adjustments that are provided by muscular activity and joint positioning. Balance is described as the process of maintaining the body's center of gravity within its support base, which necessitates regular modifications given by muscle activity and joint alignment (Nazia et al 2021).…”

Comparison of Dynamic-Static Balance Parameters of Elite Ice Hockey Players and Normal Individuals

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