Effect of obesity on balance

Abstract

To assess studies that look into whether obesity has an effect on balance. The goal of this review was to look at the latest studies on the impact of obesity on balance. A high lipid accumulation or extra fat mass level is classified as obesity. Obesity is a complicated disease that develops as a consequence of an interaction between genetic, environmental, and behavioural factors, and it is now more common than malnutrition. Obesity is linked to a number of medical issues, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, tumours, respiratory difficulties, and severe orthopaedic ailments which reduce the QOL. Obesity is also linked to postural instability, which is defined as the ability to keep or recover the centre of mass with reference to the support base. Computerized bibliographic databases were used to find journal papers published between 2011 and 2021. Systematic reviews and cross-sectional studies with high levels of evidence were included. There was a total of 30 studies chosen. Following the analysis of the studies, it was discovered that obesity had a negative impact on balance. According to previous research, bodyweight is a powerful predictor of postural equilibrium. Increased postural sway was linked to a higher body mass index (BMI).