ArticleAnnals of Saudi medicine
Balance and musculoskeletal flexibility in children with obesity: a cross-sectional study.
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Effects of Progressive Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises Versus Aerobic Exercises on Body Composition and Postural Balance in Children With Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 31 citations in OpenAlex.
- The relationship between postural control by instrumented assessment and adiposity in children and adolescents: a systematic review.International journal of obesity (2005) · 2026Pooled it
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- Relationship between Specific Field-Based Physical Fitness Test Results and Selected Health Biomarkers in College-Aged Males: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Postural Stability in Obese Preoperative Bariatric Patients Using Static and Dynamic Evaluation.Obesity facts · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundStudies on the influence of obesity on different physical parameters such as postural balance and musculoskeletal flexibility are limited and have reported varying results.
objectivesMeasure effect of childhood obesity on balance and musculoskeletal flexibility in Saudi children.
designCross-sectional.
settingPhysiotherapy laboratory. SUBJECTS AND
methodsThe study included a representative sample of Saudi elementary school children selected from a convenience sample of 150 children. Balance was examined using the Biodex balance system. Calf muscle flexibility was measured by the weight-bearing ankle lunge test while the chest flexibility was measured by the chest expansion test.
main outcome measuresPostural stability indices and flexibility parameters. SAMPLE SIZE: 90 elementary school children aged 6 to 11 years, 47 of normal weight and 43 obese children.
resultsAll stability indices at different stability levels were significantly impaired in children with obesity ( P≤.05). In terms of musculo-skeletal flexibility, the weight-bearing lunge test distance was shorter in children with obesity ( P=.01). In the chest expansion test, there was no significant difference between the two groups ( P=.32).
conclusionsPostural balance at different stability levels was impaired in children with obesity and in all planes. The calf muscles were less flexible in obese children. LIMITATIONS: Unblinded, convenience sample so findings are not generalizable. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None.
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