Effectiveness of Core Exercises in Improving Foot Pressure Distribution and Postural Stability in Overweight Children: A Feasibility Trial

Overweight children exhibited poor postural balance which can be addressed by core stabilization exercises. The objective of this study is to explore the effectiveness of core stability training in improving postural stability and foot pressure distribution (FPD) in overweight children. Twenty children were randomly allocated into Group 1 (experimental) and Group 2 (control). For postural stability: Y-balance lower quarter and single Group 1 stance were used. Podia Scan Software for FPD on both feet was used. Within-group analysis showed significant improvement (p < 0.05) for Y-balance right-anterior, posterior-lateral, posterior-medial direction in Group 1 and in Group 2 anterior, posterior-medial; Y-balance left-anterior, posterior-medial direction. In Group 1 and in Group 2 posterior medial direction; single-leg stance eyes closed R, single-leg stance eyes closed L; foot pressure distributions in Group 1. Between-group analysis revealed statistically no significant improvement in all the outcomes except core strength.