Influence of Obesity and Impact of a Physical Activity Program on Postural Control and Functional and Physical Capacities in Institutionalized Older Adults: A Pilot Study

Objective : To evaluate the role of obesity in the effects of physical activity (PA) on postural control and functional and physical capacities in the older adults and to assess the effectiveness of a PA program on these capacities. Methods : Six obese (age = 78.8 [3.7] y; body mass index > 30 kg/m 2 ), 7 overweight (age = 80.9 [2.8] y; 25 < body mass index < 30 kg/m 2 ), and 6 normal weight (age = 80.8 [5.7] y; body mass index < 25...