Comparison of Dynamic Balance in Normal and Overweight Students through Y Balance Test

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the dynamic balance in normal and overweight students through y balance test.

Method: This study recruited 30 participants of either sex Participants were also categorized as normal weight (n=15) and overweight (n=15) according to the BMI. Dynamic balance was analyzed by Y balance test in anterior, posteromedial and postero-lateral directions. Comparison of all variables was entered in SPSS and after testing normality, independent sample t test was applied for mean difference keeping p value of 0.05 as significant.

Results: Mean age of the male subjects was 22±1.00 years and female was 21.81±1.41years The anterior reach distance of right leg of group with normal weight individuals is (53.53±8.12) and group with overweight individuals is (60.40±7.67).The difference between these groups in anterior reach distance was statistically significant (p-value 0.024), but not with the posteromedial and posterolateral directions.

Conclusion: Increase BMI shows significant results in the anterior direction. The anterior reach distance in overweight individuals is quite greater than normal weight individuals .On the other hand, no significant difference is seen in posterolateral and posteromedial directions.

Key words: Overweight, Normal weight, Postural balance, Y balance test