Body Awareness in Adults With Obesity

Investigation of Physical Parameters Influencing Body Awareness in Adults With Obesity: An Observational, Controlled Study

The goal of this observational study is to examine the level of body awareness in individuals with obesity and investigate the parameters associated with body awareness. In addition, compare these parameters with healthy subjects with normal weight. The main questions it aims to answer are:

• How is body awareness affected compared to healthy individuals?
• Is physical activity level, dynamic balance, proprioception, and reaction time related to body awareness in individuals with obesity?
• Is there any difference between obese and normal-weight individuals in terms of physical activity level, dynamic balance, proprioception, and reaction time?

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults with obesity ((BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2) aged 18-65 years, who did not receive obesity-related treatment 6 months before the study
• Healthy adults with normal weight (BMI: 18.5-24.9 kg/m2).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Musculoskeletal, neurological, and rheumatological disorders (fractures, sprains or strains, spine surgery, advanced respiratory or orthopaedic problems),
• Malignancy and pregnancy within the last 12 months, which might interfere with evaluations