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Impairments of postural control, functional performance and strength in morbidly obese patients awaiting bariatric surgery in comparison to healthy individuals

Max Lennart Eckstein, Jimmy Bradley Lawrence, Christoph Otto, Peggy Kotsch, Janin Messerschmidt, Richard Bracken Orcid Logo, Othmar Moser

Journal of Physical Therapy Science, Volume: 30, Issue: 5, Pages: 663 - 668

Swansea University Author: Richard Bracken Orcid Logo

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DOI (Published version): 10.1589/jpts.30.663

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There is a lack of information evaluating specific markers of performance in patients awaiting bariatric surgery. We aimed to assess the postural control, functional performance, strength and endurance performance for morbidly obese patients awaiting bariatric surgery compared to lean controls. [Sub...

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Published in: Journal of Physical Therapy Science
ISSN: 0915-5287 2187-5626
Published: 2018
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URI: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50336
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Abstract: There is a lack of information evaluating specific markers of performance in patients awaiting bariatric surgery. We aimed to assess the postural control, functional performance, strength and endurance performance for morbidly obese patients awaiting bariatric surgery compared to lean controls. [Subjects and Methods] All parameters were assessed by modified Y-balance test, timed-up-and-go-test, maximum strength testing on resistance exercise equipment and cardio-pulmonary exercise testing on a cycle ergometer in 10 morbidly obese patients awaiting bariatric surgery and 10 age- and sex-matched lean controls. [Results] It was found that significant differences existed for overall modified Y-balance test in morbidly obese patients awaiting bariatric surgery versus lean controls (0.37 ± 0.03 vs. 0.47 ± 0.02 cm.cm−1), timed-up-and-go-test (9.33 ± 1.23 vs. 7.85 ± 1.73 sec) and several variables of cardio-pulmonary exercise testing. Overall absolute strength expressed in kilogram was similar, yet when relativized to body weight strength differences were notable (0.4 ± 0.17 vs. 0.83 ± 0.32 kg.kg−1). [Conclusion] The results of this study demonstrate the need for comprehensive functional assessment prior to surgery with an identified demand for subsequent tailored physical training prescription that should begin before surgery.
Keywords: Bariatric surgery, Functional performance, Postural control
College: Faculty of Science and Engineering
Issue: 5
Start Page: 663
End Page: 668

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