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Tarushi Tanwar1, Zubia Veqar1, Amer K Ghrouz2
1Jamia Millia Islamia, Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences - New Delhi - Delhi - India.
Sleep Science (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
|February 21, 2022
Summary
Poor sleep quality significantly impairs postural control in university students. This study found no link between body mass index and dynamic balance in this population.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Public Health
- Neurology
Background:
- Postural control is crucial for daily activities and injury prevention.
- Sleep quality is a growing concern among university students.
- Limited research explores the link between sleep and balance in this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between poor sleep quality and deteriorated postural control in university students.
- To determine if Body Mass Index (BMI) influences dynamic balance in this population.
Main Methods:
- A case-control study involving 119 university students.
- Sleep quality assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).
- Postural control measured via the Y Balance Test (YBT).
Main Results:
- Students with poor sleep quality (PSQI score ≥ 5) exhibited significantly poorer dynamic balance compared to those with good sleep quality (PSQI score < 5).
- No significant association was found between BMI and dynamic balance scores (p<0.10).
Conclusions:
- Poor sleep quality is linked to impaired postural control in university students.
- BMI does not appear to be a confounding factor for dynamic balance in this student population.
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