Balance Control in Obese Subjects during Quiet Stance: A State-of-the Art
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Abstract
Obese individuals are characterized by a reduced balance which has a significant effect on a variety of daily and occupational tasks. The presence of excessive adipose tissue and weight gain could increase the risk of falls; for this reason, obese individuals are at greater risk of falls than normal weight subjects in the presence of postural stress and disturbances. The quality of balance control could be measured with different methods and generally in clinics its integrity is generally assessed using platform stabilometry. The aim of this narrative review is to present an overview on the state of art on balance control in obese individuals during quiet stance. A summary of knowledge about static postural control in obese individuals and its limitations is important clinically, as it could give indications and suggestions to improve and personalize the development of specific clinical programs.
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OpenAlex topics: Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention · Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management · Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
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Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering (DEIB) Politecnico di Milano; Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milano, Italy
Ospedale San Giuseppe, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS, Strada Luigi Cadorna 90, 28824 Piancavallo (VB), Italy
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