Journals / Acta Medica Nicomedia / 2026 / Cilt: 9

BALANCE, LAXITY AND POSTURE CHANGES IN HEALTHY WOMEN ACCORDING TO BODY MASS INDEX IN DIFFERENT PHASES OF THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE

SAĞLIKLI KADINLARDA MENSTRUAL DÖNGÜNÜN FARKLI EVRELERİNDE VÜCUT KİTLE İNDEKSİNE GÖRE DENGE, LAKSİTE VE POSTÜR DEĞİŞİKLİKLERİ

Sinem Suner-keklik(CUMHURİYET ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ, FİZYOTERAPİ VE REHABİLİTASYON BÖLÜMÜ)0000-0002-9506-3172
Aynur Gönülasri(SIVAS CUMHURIYET UNIVERSITY)0009-0004-6714-2246
Pages
1–8
Publication Date
2026-02-28
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Results: Results showed no significant difference between the two groups in terms of postural group distributions and changes in navicular height (p>0.05).

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: The study aimed to analyze and contrast variations in balance, laxity, and posture during different stages of the menstrual cycle in overweight and normal-weight women.
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Key Findings & Data:Methods: The study included 79 women aged 18-40 years, divided into two groups based on their body mass index (BMI).
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Conclusion & Impact:Results: Results showed no significant difference between the two groups in terms of postural group distributions and changes in navicular height (p>0.05).
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:menstrual döngü · kilo · denge

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Objective: The study aimed to analyze and contrast variations in balance, laxity, and posture during different stages of the menstrual cycle in overweight and normal-weight women. Methods: The study included 79 women aged 18-40 years, divided into two groups based on their body mass index (BMI). Participants were evaluated during menstruation and ovulation, using the Y balance test, New York Posture Assessment Method (NYPAM), and navicular drop test. Results: Results showed no significant difference between the two groups in terms of postural group distributions and changes in navicular height (p>0.05). Postural scores were significantly higher in both groups during the ovulation phase (p<0.001). There was no significant change in balance dominant extremity anterior reaching between two periods for people of normal weight (p>0.05). However, there was a substantial increase in posteromedial and posterolateral reaching during the ovulation phase (p=0.012). In overweight individuals, the Y balance test showed no significant difference between extremities in anterior and posterolateral directions (p>0.05). However, there was a significant increase in posteromedial direction in dominant and nondominant extremities during the ovulation period (p=0.037, p=0.041). Conclusion: The study revealed that both groups had improved postural scores throughout the ovulation time. Navicular height was not affected by weight or period, whereas balance was better during ovulation in both groups. Poorer balance and posture during menstruation may indicate that women are more vulnerable to injury during this period. It may be useful to teach appropriate body mechanics to protect women from injury during menstrual period.

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Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, aşırı kilolu ve normal kilolu kadınlarda menstrual siklusun farklı aşamalarında denge, laksite ve postürdeki değişiklikleri analiz etmek ve karşılaştırmaktır. Yöntem: Çalışmaya 18-40 yaş arası 79 kadın dahil edildi ve vücut kitle indekslerine (VKİ) göre iki gruba ayrıldı. Katılımcılar menstruasyon ve ovülasyon sırasında Y denge testi, New York Postür Değerlendirme Yöntemi (NYPAM) ve naviküler düşme testi kullanılarak değerlendirildi. Bulgular: Sonuçlar, postüral grup dağılımları ve naviküler yükseklikteki değişiklikler açısından iki grup arasında anlamlı bir fark olmadığını gösterdi (p>0,05). Postüral skorlar ovulasyon evresinde her iki grupta da anlamlı olarak daha yüksekti (p<0,001). Normal kilodaki kişilerde iki dönem arasında dengede dominant ekstremite anterior uzanmada anlamlı bir değişiklik görülmedi (p>0,05). Ancak, ovulasyon evresinde posteromedial ve posterolateral uzanmada önemli bir artış oldu (p=0,012). Aşırı kilolu bireylerde, Y denge testi anterior ve posterolateral yönlerde ekstremiteler arasında anlamlı bir fark göstermedi (p>0,05). Ancak, ovulasyon döneminde dominant ve nondominant ekstremitelerde posteromedial yönde anlamlı bir artış görüldü (p=0,037, p=0,041). Sonuç: Çalışma, her iki grubun da ovulasyon süresi boyunca postür skorlarında iyileşme olduğunu ortaya koydu. Naviküler yükseklik kilo ve dönemden etkilenmezken, denge her iki grupta da ovulasyon sırasında daha iyiydi. Menstruasyon döneminde denge ve duruşun daha kötü olması, kadınların bu dönemde yaralanmalara karşı daha savunmasız olduğunu gösterebilir. Menstrual dönemde kadınları yaralanmalardan korumak için uygun vücut mekaniklerinin öğretilmesi faydalı olabilir.

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Suner-keklik, S., Gönülasri, A. (2026). BALANCE, LAXITY AND POSTURE CHANGES IN HEALTHY WOMEN ACCORDING TO BODY MASS INDEX IN DIFFERENT PHASES OF THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE. Acta Medica Nicomedia, Cilt: 9, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.53446/actamednicomedia.1657045

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