Investigation of the Relationship Between Plantar Foot Pressure and Balance in Morbidly Obese Individuals

Investigation of the Relationship Between Plantar Foot Pressure and Balance in Morbidly Obese Individuals: A Retrospective Study

The fact that changes in plantar pressure during walking and in a fixed position in morbidly obese individuals and the relationship between postural oscillations and balance have not been fully elucidated creates a need in this area.

In this study, primary aim is to investigate the change in plantar foot pressure, balance parameters and the relationship between them in morbidly obese individuals compared to healthy individuals.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals between the ages of 18-60
• BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2, morbidly obese individual
• No surgical operation in the last 6 months
• Non-obese healthy adult individuals will be included in the study as the control group.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having a musculoskeletal disorder or systemic disease that will interfere with physical activity
• Presence of balance problems that will prevent physical activity
• Presence of psychiatric or neurological disease affecting cooperation and cognitive functions
• Presence of acute pain
• Presence of uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension
• Having any communication problems