Comparison of gluteus medius strength between individuals with obesity and normal-weight individuals: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The hip abductor muscles, primarily the gluteus medius, play an important role in stabilizing the pelvis during gait. Gluteus medius weakness is associated with biomechanical changes and musculoskeletal disorders. Individuals with obesity can have great difficulty maintaining abductor muscular function due to being overweight and possibly experiencing a decrease in muscle mass. However, it is still unclear whether the musculature of person with obesity can compensate for these changes. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare gluteus medius strength between individuals with obesity and normal-weight individuals using a digital hand-held dynamometer.

Methods

Twenty-five participants with obesity (BMI > 35 kg/m²) were matched for sex, age, and heig

SUBMITTER: Fenato RR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8235575 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature