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La Ra&D au sein de la HEdS-Genève est assurée par les chercheur·euse·s , avec le soutien de l'Institut de Recherche.
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Plus grande école de santé de Suisse romande, la HEdS-Genève est la seule à réunir cinq des sept filières du domaine Santé.
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions. The gait and balance problems in obese people and the associated decreased functional capacity and risk of falling highlight the need to evaluate the benefit of specific treatments on these problems. Attention should be paid not only to metabolic management but also to the physical rehabilitation required in cases of advanced obesity.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of dance therapy on functional capacity (walking ability, postural control and physical activity level) and quality of life of patients with advanced obesity.
Gait capacity is important for patients’ quality of life. In addition, gait performance and good balance control are necessary to attain the physical activity level recommended by the World Health Organization (i.e. thirty minutes daily physical activity, 6 times a week.) and thereby to prevent the development of cardiovascular risk factors (e.g. diabetes, dyslipidaemia). Art, dance, and music therapy are significant constituents of physical rehabilitation in the twenty-first century.