Postural balance and functional mobility in relation to BMI and body composition among female students at a College of Applied Medical Sciences: A cross-sectional study.
Clinics (Sao Paulo)
; 79: 100401, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
This study aimed to compare different Body Mass Index (BMI) categories, body composition parameters, postural balance, and functional mobility among female students at a College of Applied Medical Sciences; and examine the relationship between BMI and body composition with postural balance and functional mobility among female students at the college of applied medical sciences. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Female students, aged 18â25 years old. They were subdivided into four groups according to their BMI category underweight, normal, overweight, or obese, with n = 20 participants in each group. A Bioelectrical Impedance Human Body Analyzer (BIA) was used to assess the following body composition parameters Fat Percentage (FATP), fat mass, muscle mass, and Total Body Water (TBW). A NeuroCom Balance Master was used to assess postural balance and functional mobility. A Timed Up and Go (TUG) test was employed to assess functional mobility. All data were analyzed using SPSS.RESULTS:
Participants' ages and heights were matched (p > 0.05). However, there were variables that were statistically significantly higher in terms of weight, BMI and body composition, including FATP, fat mass, muscle mass, and TBW (p = 0.000), among the obese group. Moreover, postural balance was lower among the obese group. There was a significant relationship between BMI and body composition variables in respect of postural balance but not in relation to functional mobility.CONCLUSION:
Postural instability but not functional mobility was related to higher BMI and body composition values among the study groups.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Composición Corporal
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Índice de Masa Corporal
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Equilibrio Postural
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clinics
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Clinics (Sao Paulo)
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Clinics (Sao Paulo. Impresso)
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos