Correlations Between BMI versus Feet Defects and Static Balance. Do Age and Gender Make a Difference in Static Balance?

Abstract

Background: In the practice of geriatric physiotherapy, recognition of disease entities plays a key role in patient therapy. Thestudy conducted will help to better understand the correlations between BMI versus feet defects and static balance.Objectives: The aim of the study was to analyse the correlations between BMI versus feet defects and static balance, and to determinecorrelations between age, gender and static balance in people aged 60 and above.Material and methods: The study comprised 384 participants aged 60 years and above. The feet were examined using the Podoscan2D FootCAD, while selected static balance parameters were measured using the FreeMED platform.Results: Statistically significant associations were found between BMI and feet defects as well as selected static balance parameters.Statistically significant correlations were noted between age, gender and selected balance parameters.Conclusions: A correlation was shown between BMI and the value of Clarke’s angle, the Wejsflog index and static balance parameters. A correlation was also demonstrated between age, gender and selected static balance parameters.

Keywords

• Foot Deformities / prevention & control
• Balance
• Postural stability
• Body Mass Index
• Cross-Sectional Studies