Impact of Obesity and Cardiovascular Parameters on Spine and Gait Problems in Postmenopausal Women. A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors

  • Iqra Bibi Rehabilitation Therapist, Superior University. Author
  • Arif Ali Rana Clinical Physiotherapist, Department of Physiotherapy, Central Park Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan Author
  • Kiran Samdani Sports Therapist, Superior University Author
  • Syeda Masooma Zainab Rehabilitation Therapist, Superior University. Author
  • Dr. Nimra Azhar Assistant Professor, MS-OMPT, Yasfeen College of Allied Health Sciences Author
  • Khizra Ashraf Orthopedic Manual PT, Ripha International University Author
  • Adeel Mateen Qureshi Associate Professor, Yashfeen College of Allied Health sciences Author
  • Zaryab Khan Lecturer, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Superior University Lahore, Sargodha Campus Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63163/jpehss.v4i1.1253

Keywords:

BMI, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, functional mobility, gait analysis – spatiotemporal parameters, women after the menopausal period

Abstract

Background: Obesity defined as BMI of more than 40 kg/m2 is a major health concern which is  attributed to a range of complications such as cardio metabolic diseases, DM, and metabolic  disorders affecting the skeletal structures. Some of these health problems must be linked to  hormonal problems and older age, which is why postmenopausal women are more at risk. Learning  about how severe obesity affects their health and movement is informative in the development of  strategies for management of their conditions; they need a better lifestyle. 
Objective: The present research is aimed at assessing the influence of obesity and CV parameters  on the spine and gait problem in the PMW. 
Methods: It is important to note that this is a cross-sectional study, in which quantitative data from  120 participants was collected, and checked for obesity-related health conditions, FGA scores and physical activity. 
Results: The analysis exposes poorer peripheral artery disease, cardiovascular diseases, and  diabetes mellitus health people suffering from severe obesity. Furthermore, the sedentary behavior  and Functional mobility also diminished in this population. 
Conclusion: Based on this, this study found that persons with severe obesity experience  aggravated health and functional deficits. Investigations have shown that this population has a  greater prevalence of peripheral artery disease, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes mellitus with  reduced physical activity levels and impaired mobility. Such findings highlight the dire necessity  for proper and individualized interventions for patients which would include the management of  weight, increments in physical activity levels, and the like.

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Published

2026-03-31