Impact of Core Stability Exercises Combined with Proprioceptive Training on Postural Stability in Obese Adult Females: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Alaa G. ELMoslemany, Khadiga S. Abdelaziz, Afaf M. Botla, Hossam Aldin H. Kamel, Rovan M. Elbesh

Abstract


Background: Obesity may change body alignment, and the buildup of adipose tissue impairs balance and interferes with daily activities. Purpose: To investigate the improvement of postural stability in response to core stability exercises and proprioceptive training in obese adult females. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with fifty-four obese adult females who participated and were randomly distributed into three groups: group A engaged in a core stability exercise and proprioceptive training program in addition to a caloric restriction diet; group B engaged in a proprioceptive training program and caloric restriction diet, while group C engaged in a core stability exercise program and caloric restriction diet. The intervention duration for all groups was 12 weeks. Outcome measures included deviations for static balance using the Sensamove Sensbalance MiniBoard, the percentage of maximum reach distance, the composite score of the modified star excursion balance test for dynamic balance, body mass index, and waist-hip ratio. Results: After treatment, statistically significant improvements were noted in the composite mean values and maximum reach distance in all groups compared to before treatment (p < 0.05). A statistically significant improvement was observed in all static balance indices (p < 0.05) in group A, while in groups B and C, there was clinical improvement in the mean value of all indices, with a statistically significant difference only for the front deviation. Conclusion: Combined core stability and proprioception training exercises demonstrated a statistically significant impact on postural stability, with more remarkable clinical improvement than each exercise alone in obese adult females.

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Postural Balance, Obesity, Exercise Therapy, Proprioception, Core Stability

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