Süleyman PATLAR, Sercan YILMAZ, Oktay ÇAKMAKÇI, Ali TATLICI

The Effects of Some Anthropometric Features on Dynamic Balance

Various neurophysiological and mechanical factors (such as height, weight, body composition, the base of support, thelength and weight of each limb) can affect the balance. This study aims to examine the effect of some anthropometric featureson balance. Totally 22 healthy male athletes participated the study. Body weight and height parametres were measured beforethe balance measurements of the athletes, and then body mass indexes were calculated. Circumferential measurements andskinfold thickness were measured by using a caliper. Balance measurements of the athletes were calculated with the BiodexBalance System with dominant legs. In the study, while a significant positive correlation was found between body mass indexbody weight, knee joint diameters, thigh and calf circumference, and balance scores, no significant relationship was foundbetween age, height, foot length, and foot width and all three balance scores. It could be said that body weight, knee jointdiameter, body mass index, thigh and circumference characteristics of the study were significantly related to the balance scoresin the positive direction but not regarding age, height, foot length and width characteristics.

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