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Prevalence of Ankle Dysfunction and Balance Impairment among Obese Geriatric Individuals in the Community: an Observational Study

Author(s) Dr. Ram Avtar, Ms. Amruta Rajendra Thote, Ms. Shruti Vishwanath Jambhulkar
Country India
Abstract Background: Ageing and obesity may influence lower-limb function, postural control and safe mobility. Assessment of foot/ankle function alongside balance may help identify functional difficulties in older adults living in the community. Objective: To assess balance impairment and foot/ankle-related functional ability among obese geriatric individuals and examine the association between these outcomes. Methods: This observational study included 130 participants from the community in Jalna, Maharashtra. Balance was assessed using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and foot/ankle-related function was assessed using the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM). Descriptive statistics, the Shapiro–Wilk test, Spearman correlation and Mann–Whitney U tests were used as reported in the study analysis. Results: Participants had a mean age of 63.87 ± 3.69 years and mean BMI of 34.70 ± 2.95 kg/m². Mean BBS score was 29.04 ± 10.53 and mean FAAM score was 60.32 ± 14.19. Balance impairment categories were reported as mild in 15 participants (11.5%), moderate in 81 (62.3%) and severe in 34 (26.2%). BBS and FAAM scores showed a significant positive correlation (Spearman’s ρ = 0.656, p < 0.001). Age and BMI were not significantly correlated with either outcome, and no significant gender-wise differences were found. Conclusion: Balance impairment was frequent in this sample, and better self-reported foot/ankle function was associated with better balance performance. The prevalence of ankle dysfunction itself could not be calculated from the supplied results because participant-level FAAM classifications and a defined cut-off were not available.
Keywords Keywords: obesity; older adults; ankle function; balance impairment; Berg Balance Scale; Foot and Ankle Ability Measure
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2026
Published On 2026-10-12
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