Impact of Obesity on Postural Control

Université Joseph Fourier

Status: Completed

Conditions: Balance; Mechanical Factor; Postural Control

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT01106105

PCO

Details and patient eligibility

About

The goal of the present study was to objectively evaluate the postural behaviour of type II obese patients as compared to adults showing a normal body mass index (BMI) in critical postural tasks.

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion:

• BMI > 35 or BMI < 25

Exclusion:

• Muscular, neurological or cardiovascular deficits
• Competitive physical activities

Trial design

0 participants in 2 patient groups

control (Body Mass Index < 25)

Obese (Body Mass Index > 35)