The Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Body Balance in Obese Women
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https://doi.org/10.21009/GJIK.171.15Keywords:
Body Mass Index,, Balance, Women Obesity, Stork Balance TestAbstract
Obesity can affect body balance in women due to changes in weight distribution and shifts in the centre of gravity that reduce postural stability. This study aimed to determine balance levels and examine the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and balance in obese women. A quantitative correlational design with a cross-sectional approach was used. Thirty-six obese women were selected through purposive sampling. BMI was calculated from weight and height, and balance was measured using the Stork Balance Test, recording the best of three trials. Pearson’s correlation test was applied at a 5% significance level. The mean BMI was 32.15 ± 4.22 kg/m². The average balance time was 3.80 ± 2.40 seconds for the right leg and 3.46 ± 2.18 seconds for the left leg, both categorized as very poor (<5 seconds). A significant negative correlation was found between BMI and left-leg balance (r = −0.347; p = 0.038; 95% CI = −0.60 to −0.02), while no significant correlation was found for the right leg (r = −0.188; p = 0.272; 95% CI = −0.49 to 0.15). Higher BMI was associated with poorer balance only in the left leg, indicating a side-specific relationship. These findings support the need for balance and muscle-strengthening programs for obese women.Downloads
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