Preliminary Study of Obstacle Clearance and Compensatory Movements in Individuals with High Body Mass Index

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 388-392
Author(s):  
Sol Lim ◽  
Yue Luo ◽  
Sheila Ebert ◽  
Monica L. H. Jones ◽  
Oliver Varban ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Task Analysis ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
High Body Mass Index ◽  
Obstacle Clearance ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Kinematic Performance ◽  
Postural Challenge

This study investigated the effect of obstacles of different heights on task performance and compensatory movements of six individuals with a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30kg/m2. Obstacle heights were increased from 36cm to 66cm in 5cm increments using a method of limits. Video-based task analysis was used to develop a conceptual model of obstacle clearance and compensatory movements in response to the postural challenge of increasing obstacle heights. Results from the task analysis were used to identify temporal and kinematic performance measures of dynamic balance and postural control. Changes in obstacle clearance performance and compensatory movements may indicate heightened fall risk and could be mitigated by accessible design and assistive support features in the environment.

scholarly journals The effect of Zumba exercises on body composition, dynamic balance and functional fitness parameters in 15-17 years old women with high body mass index

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 118-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Eroğlu Kolayiş ◽  
P. Arol
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
High Body Mass Index ◽  
School Students ◽  
Functional Movement

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the changes in body composition-dynamic balance and functional movement capacity of 60 female high school students with body mass index (BMI) over 24.9 before and after the eight-week zumba exercise program. Material: The study included 60 volunteer healthy young women whose body mass index was higher than 24.9 (mean age: 16.75 ± 0.43 years, mean weight: 75.99±10.91 kg, mean body fat: 36.83 ± 6.1%, BMI: 29.56 ± 4.12). The portable stadiometer Seca-213 was used to determine the lengths of the study group. TANITA-Bc 545 N Innerscan Segmental Body Composition Analyzer, “Y-Balance Test was implemented to determine the dynamic balance values for the lower and upper extremities, Functional Movement Screen (FMS) test was used to determine functional movement capacity. To determine the number of heart beats during zumba exercises, Polar M430 Heart Rate Monitor was used and a total of 24 zumba exercise sessions were conducted from three days a week for eight weeks. Results: According to the findings of the study, during the 8-week zumba training program, it is seen that it provided statistically significant improvement in total body weight loss (p=.000), BMI parameter (p=.000), body fat % (p=.002), FMS values (p=.000) and lower an upper extremity dynamic balance parameters (p=.000). Conclusions: It was found that the eight-week zumba training program had positive effects body composition values, functional mobility assessment results and dynamic balance parameters of high school students with a high body mass index of 15-17 years of age.

Increased hip abduction in high body mass index subjects during sit-to-stand

2015 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 640-645 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyle D. Huffman ◽  
Brooke A. Sanford ◽  
Audrey R. Zucker-Levin ◽  
John L. Williams ◽  
William M. Mihalko
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
High Body Mass Index ◽  
High Body ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
Hip Abduction

scholarly journals Challenging the “jolly fat” hypothesis among older adults: High body mass index predicts increases in depressive symptoms over a 5-year period

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Joseph Dearborn ◽  
Michael A Robbins ◽  
Merrill F Elias
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
High Body Mass Index ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Objectively Measured

Several investigators have observed lowered risk of depression among obese older adults, coining the “jolly fat” hypothesis. We examined this hypothesis using baseline and a 5-year follow-up body mass index, depressive symptoms, and covariates from 638 community-based older adults. High objectively measured body mass index and functional limitations predicted increased future depressive symptoms. However, symptoms did not predict future body mass index. Self-reported body mass index showed similar associations despite underestimating obesity prevalence. Results did not differ on the basis of gender. Results for this study, the first longitudinal reciprocal risk analysis between objectively measured body mass index and depressive symptoms among older adults, do not support the “jolly fat” hypothesis.

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