Title of article
Comparison of Postural Balance, Muscle Force and Spinal Posture in Obese Children and Adolescents- A Protocol Study
Author/Authors
Reysy ، Fateme School of Rehabilitation Sciences - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Bokaee ، Fateme Physiotherapy Department - School of Rehabilitation Sciences - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Roghani ، Tayebeh Physiotherapy Department - School of Rehabilitation Sciences - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , O’Malley ، Grace Division of Population Health Sciences - School of Physiotherapy - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland , Tarkesh Esfahani ، Najimeh Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan) , Heidari Beni ، Motahar Department of Nutrition - Child Growth and Development Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Kelishadi ، Roya Child Growth and Development Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
From page
51
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58
Abstract
Objective: Obesity is a major public health concern. Since the prevalence of obesity is increasing, exploring the impacts of obesity on the developing musculoskeletal system is important. The aim of this study was to compare postural balance, muscle force, and spinal posture between children and adolescents with and without obesity. Materials and Methods: This is a case-control study on 90 children and adolescents with and without obesity (N=45 in each group). Outcome measures will be postural balance, muscle force, and spinal posture. These outcome measures will be compared between groups. Results: Evaluation of HbA1c level based on the presence or absence of anemia showed that in diabetic group with anemia significantly had a lower level 8.4 (± 1.5) than people without anemia 8.6 (± 1.5) (P= 0.045). Conclusion: The findings can determine the importance of assessing musculoskeletal health in children and adolescents with obesity.
Keywords
Postural balance , Muscle force , Posture , Obesity , Children , Adolescents
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
Record number
2766059
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