Original Articles
Sepideh Norouzi Jelvani and Zo
Abstract
The present study aimed to investigate the effects of visual feedback on static balance of overweight women. In this quasi-experimental study with comparative approach, a total of 30 patients (15 women with ideal weight, and 15 overweight women) were chosen using convenience sampling where the effect of the independent variable of visual feedback of overweight women on the dependent variable of static balance was measured through pre- and posttest. Volunteers were divided according to the BMI table to two groups of ideal weight and overweight and stretch for 5 minutes to warm up. To evaluate the subjects’ static balance, stork balance test was used where the person does the test with eyes open and closed in a random order. Data analysis was done in two levels of descriptive and inferential statistics. In the descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation) and in inferential statistics (t-test) were used. Afore-mentioned statistical methods were done by using the SPSS 19 software, and the significance level 0.05. The results showed that each of the variables of visual feedback, and weight alone has significant impact on the women’s balance.