Correlation of Body Composition with Postural Balance and Risk of Fall in Postmenopausal Women

Dapke Pallavi Dattatraya, Dr. Shruti Tadmare

Abstract: Postmenopausal women often experience changes in body composition and balance that may increase the likelihood of falls. This study examined the relationship between body composition, postural balance, and fall risk among postmenopausal women attending a physiotherapy outpatient department. Seventy-eight women aged 45?65 years participated in this six-month observational study. Body composition was evaluated using Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR). Postural balance and fall risk were assessed through the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and the Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA). Statistical analysis demonstrated significant negative correlations between BMI, WHtR, and both BBS and POMA scores, indicating that higher adiposity was linked to poorer balance and greater fall risk.

Keywords: Postmenopausal women, Body composition, BMI, Waist-to-Height Ratio, Postural balance, Fall risk, Berg Balance Scale, POMA

How to Cite?: Dapke Pallavi Dattatraya, Dr. Shruti Tadmare, "Correlation of Body Composition with Postural Balance and Risk of Fall in Postmenopausal Women", Volume 14 Issue 11, November 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1367-1368, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251117162053, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251117162053